By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s UN Ambassador, saying the decision has already yielded significant diplomatic dividends. Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN (middle) flanked by Amb.Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Gov. Monday Okpebholo has reiterated his administration’s commitment to partnering with Edo indigenes in the Diaspora to foster growth and unlock new investment opportunities in the state. Okpebholo stated this during a dialogue with Edo indigenes in Diaspora in Glasgow, Scotland, according to a statement made availableContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The President of Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), Smart Nwobi, has called on the Federal Government to initiate steps to facilitate diaspora voting. Nwobi made the call in London at a summit organised by the National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-D). He said inspite ofContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) says it is collaborating with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to mobilise the estimated 17 million Nigerians abroad. The partnership, it said, aims to project a positive image of the country and drive national development. URNI Chairman, Board ofContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Former lawmaker and Labour Party (LP) Governorship candidate in the 2023 Imo State election, Sen. Athan Achonu, has called for constitutional recognition to legalise Diaspora voting. He said such recognition was crucial for Nigeria’s democratic growth and economic development. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Dr Loretta Ogboro-Okor, Director-General of the Edo Diaspora Agency, on Thursday emphasised the importance of diaspora voting, stating that it would benefit Nigerians both at home and abroad. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Ogboro-Okor urged Nigerians in the diasporaContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Director-General of the Edo Diaspora Agency, Dr Loretta Ogboro-Okor, has revealed that Edo State contributes an estimated 31 per cent of Nigeria’s total diaspora remittances. This significant contribution positions the state as a major player in the country’s economic development. In a telephone interview with theContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo Mr Smart Nwobi, the newly inaugurated President of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), says the body will remain the voice of Nigerians in that country. Nwobi said this in Sandton, Johannesburg, at the inauguration of new executives of NUSA The News Agency ofContinue Reading
