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Xenophobia: Senate rejects calls to seize South African firms, pushes for diplomatic accountability
BusinessDay
Jul 7, 2026 · 19:40 WAT
The Nigerian Senate has rejected legislative proposals to seize South African-owned entities in Nigeria, such as MTN and DStv, in response to xenophobic incidents. The Senate opted instead to pursue diplomatic channels and hold South African authorities accountable.