Several outlets are circulating claims that Nigeria spent $61 billion supporting South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, resurfacing after renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. According to the articles, the renewed attacks prompt the repatriation of more than 250 Nigerians and also lead to social-media posts questioning whether Nigeria made a major financial contribution to South Africa’s liberation efforts. One report frames the viral discussion around the question of whether the figure is accurate and what Nigeria’s documented role in the anti-apartheid struggle actually involved. Another piece presents what it says is known about the $61 billion claim, describing Nigeria’s alleged “pivotal” contributions in the fight against apartheid. However, the coverage focuses largely on the circulation of the claim and its context in the xenophobia-related developments, rather than providing a detailed, independently verifiable breakdown of the $61 billion figure across time, channels, or official records. The reports therefore reflect ongoing public debate about the scale of Nigeria’s support rather than a consensus on the exact amount.