By Maureen Okon The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has honoured Canada-based Nigerian trade and investment expert, Kenneth Oguzie, with the National Diaspora Merit Award. The award recognises Oguzie’s contributions to leadership development and national development. NiDCOM Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, presented the award at the 4th NationalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to encourage more colleagues abroad to return home and support national development. Tinubu made the appeal on Friday while receiving members of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations at the State House, Abuja. The delegation was ledContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Presidency of Migration Management of Türkiye has sought collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to facilitate the voluntary return and reintegration of undocumented Nigerians. The commitment was made during a visit by a 14-member Turkish delegation led by Hünkar İbin, Head of the DepartmentContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says more than 1,000 Nigerians in South Africa have undergone screening for voluntary repatriation being facilitated by the Federal Government. Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Retired Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau is seeking collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) ahead of his deployment as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to China. Dambazau made the call in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa. He said he understoodContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says fintech, ICT and digital innovation, agriculture, and other key sectors will feature prominently at the Nigerian Diaspora Economic Conference (NAIDEC) 2026. The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja ahead of theContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the receipt of 40 out of the 42 Nigerians deported from Mozambique. The 40 deportees returned to Nigeria after their release from detention in Mozambique for weeks. NiDCOM confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s migration corridors are now more frequently targeted by organised criminal networks exploiting citizens seeking opportunities abroad. Emerging evidence shows that these operations are becoming more sophisticated and driven by technology. In recent years, authorities say migrant smuggling has evolved into aContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Zenith Bank Plc has urged women to seize opportunities and take on leadership roles to accelerate economic and social progress. The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the bank, Dr Adaora Umeoji, made the call in Lagos during its 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) Seminar with the theme,Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has formally announced the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative (DHII) 2026. Dabiri-Erewa made the announcement during a news conference in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that DHII is a nationwide healthContinue Reading
