Nigeria, April 25 -- The advisory follows intelligence from the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg (Ref No: CGJHB/AD/209/VOL I, dated April 22, 2026), which warned that demonstrations in East London, Cape Town, Durban and parts of KwaZulu-Natal had turned violent, leading to looting, property destruction and injuries.

While urging caution, NiDCOM ruled out immediate evacuation, stressing that such a move would only be considered if the security situation worsens significantly.

The commission's Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the directive was purely precautionary, The News Chronicle reports.

"We have told them to shut down their businesses temporarily and always follow the rules and ...