Nigeria, April 26 -- In recent years, the economic relationship between Nigeria and South Africa has grown substantially, demonstrating the importance of cooperation between these two leading African nations.

A study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and (OECD) highlights that immigrants make significant contributions to South Africa's economy. Contrary to popular belief, immigration does not reduce employment opportunities for native-born South Africans. In fact, certain immigrant groups may even increase job creation for locals.

Thanks to their high employment rates, immigrants also raise per capita income and contribute positively to the government's fiscal balance through taxes. The OECD study further recommends better i...