Nigeria and Ethiopia have formalized an agreement for the transfer of over 100 Nigerian prisoners currently held in Ethiopian correctional facilities. The deal aims to address the welfare of the Nigerian inmates and facilitate their serving of sentences closer to home. Details of the agreement were signed by officials from both countries, paving the way for the repatriation process. Authorities have not yet specified a timeline for the transfer, but confirmed it will proceed in accordance with international legal standards. The move responds to long-standing concerns regarding the conditions and access to consular support for Nigerian citizens imprisoned abroad. This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation on criminal justice matters between Nigeria and Ethiopia. Further information can be found at [https://punchng.com/nigeria-ethiopia-seal-agreement-to-transfer-100-nigerian-prisoners/](https://punchng.com/nigeria-ethiopia-seal-agreement-to-transfer-100-nigerian-prisoners/).