ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria evacuated hundreds of its citizens from Saudi Arabia on Thursday after they overstayed their visas and were left stranded, two Reuters witnesses said. High unemployment and two recessions in four years have pushed thousands of Nigerians to seek work overseas. But the coronavirus pandemic has reduced employment opportunities in other countries and travel restrictions have left many stranded. The government had said on Monday it was working with Saudi authorities to repatriate 802 Nigerians via two flights on Thursday and Friday. Reporting by Camillus Eboh and Abraham Achirga; Writing by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Alexis Akwagyiram and Catherine Evans

Source: Egypt Independent January 29, 2021 10:18 UTC