While the Federal Government has so far relied on diplomatic engagement, lawmakers and student groups have urged stronger action, including sanctioning South African businesses operating in Nigeria. The estimate is based on publicly available market capitalisation figures, asset valuations and property portfolio estimates for major South African-linked businesses operating in Nigeria. She questioned why South African businesses continued operating freely in Nigeria while Nigerians in South Africa faced recurring hostility. Telecommunications, financial services, consumer retail, property management, hospitality, manufacturing and aviation have all attracted South African-linked businesses over the years. Some companies still described as “South African companies” have undergone ownership changes over the past decade.