The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said the lives of Nigerians, especially the youth, must be protected from exploitation. Henzodaily reports that Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the need to combat irregular migration. She made this statement during a press briefing by the Association of Recruiter License Placement Agencies of Nigeria (ARLPAN), themed: … Read more
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) is set to introduce a contactless passport renewal system in Europe, with the United Kingdom serving as the central hub for coordination. Henzodaily learnt that the initiative, scheduled for launch on February 7, 2025, aims to streamline the passport renewal process for Nigerians living abroad. The Comptroller General of Immigration, … Read more
In a groundbreaking move to reconnect African diaspora descendants with their Nigerian heritage, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the National Population Commission (NPC) have launched a collaborative initiative to document and integrate members of the Historic African Diaspora (HAD) with ancestral ties to Nigeria. At a high-level meeting in Abuja, NiDCOM Chairman/CEO Hon. … Read more
The Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has extended her congratulations to Dr. Sikiru Omogbolah Oseni, a distinguished Nigerian residing abroad, for being honoured with the esteemed United Nations (UN) Ambassador of Peace Award. In her message of congratulations delivered through the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols … Read more
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has urged investors to harness investment opportunities in the state, assuring an enabling environment. Henzodaily reports that Governor Mohammed stated this during the third zonal sensitization and advocacy workshop organized by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) for diaspora direct investment in the Northeast region. Represented by the Commissioner … Read more
The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Development Commission (NiDCOM) and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Monday held a strategic meeting aimed at collaborations. During the meeting, Dabiri-Erewa and Cardoso, outlined areas of collaboration to ensure economic growth. Henzodaily reported that the NiDCOM Chair had lauded the CBN Governor … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) recently launched its Sensitisation and Advocacy Programme aimed at promoting diaspora investment throughout Nigeria, with Enugu State serving as the inaugural host in the South East region. This initiative has led to the establishment of Diaspora Desks in all Local Governments within the state. During the programme’s commencement, the … Read more
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has disclosed that Nigerians in diaspora spent about ₦60 billion when they visited the country in December 2024. She stated this at the 2025 budget defence session before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Diapora in Abuja. According to her, remittances alone by Nigerians … Read more
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has lauded the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, for introducing the non-resident accounts. Henzodaily reports that the apex bank introduced the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA) to aid Nigerians in the diaspora’s … Read more
The federal government has commended the invaluable contributions of Nigerian immigrants to the global economy. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said Nigerian migrants have become global ambassadors who excel in technology, medicine, sports, creative arts, and other human endeavours. The Vice President stated this on Monday during the 10th Annual National Migration Dialogue with the … Read more