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- 15 Feb 2010
Akunyili, Dabiri-Erewa, others hail MTN for Caring for Orphans
Professor Dora Akunyili, Information and Communications Minister, and Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairperson, Committee on Nigerians in Diaspora at the House of Representatives, have commended…
- 7 Aug 2019
FG Appeals as NANS Threatens S/A Firms over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman/chief Executive officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has urged National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) not to kill or close down South African…
- 1 Jan 2020
Nigeria’s Diaspora Remittances Hit $25Bn
Federal Government has said Nigerians in the Diaspora remitted approximately $25 billion into the national economy last year. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), Nigerian…
- 21 Dec 2016
Nigerians Abroad ‘Remitted $35Bn Home’ in 2016
Nigerians living abroad remitted over $35 billion back to the country in 2016, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Matters, said on Tuesday.…
- 10 Sept 2025
NASENI and NiDCOM Unite to Harness Diaspora Talent for Tech Breakthroughs
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) are working closely to explore new ways of building innovations and technology,…
- 11 Jan 2017
FG Says $300m Diaspora Bond Out in March
Kemi Adeosun, minister of Finance, said the $300 million diaspora bond approved by the National Assembly will be rolled out in March. Adeosun spoke when Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, senior special…
- 7 Dec 2025
NiDCOM Launches Diaspora Startup Challenge to Boost Nigerian Talent
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has sought to harness the innovation and expertise of Nigerians across the globe with the launch of the Connected Diaspora x DOWA Start-Up Challenge and…
- 14 Jul 2013
Nigerians Abroad Send $21Bn Home in 2012
Nigerians in Diaspora remitted some $21 billion in the last one year just as the federal government put the number of Nigerian citizens living abroad; legitimately registered and gainfully employed…
- 21 Sept 2021
FG Inks Pact with Konga to Aid Nigerians in Diaspora
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has signed a partnership with the Federal Government through the Diaspora Commission to further strengthen the relationship between Nigerians…
- 21 Oct 2020
Ecobank Applauded Over Its Innovative Digital Technology
Experts and industry stakeholders at the Ecobank forum have applauded the banks huge investment in innovative digital technology. With proper engagement, transparent exchange rate and a pan African…
- 12 Dec 2013
Telcos Under Investigation over Fraudulent Promos
House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Communications to investigate alleged unwholesome practices by telecommunication operators in Nigeria. The lawmakers drew the attention of the…
- 7 Mar 2017
US Denies Nigerians with Valid Visas Entry
Presidency has advised Nigerians against traveling to the United States of America because of the lack of clarity on new immigration rules expected to be signed by President Donald Trump on Monday.…
- 23 Jan 2024
NIMC Sets February for Launch of NIN Registration App for Nigerians in Diaspora
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced plans to launch a self-service application that will allow Nigerians in the diaspora enroll for their National Identification Number (NIN)…
- 17 Sept 2019
Xenophobia: Nigerian Returnees from South Africa Recount Ordeal, Laud Air Peace, Others
By Taofik Bankole, When Air Peace announced early last week that it was willing to help bring back Nigerians who were caught in the middle of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, at least 600 people…
- 12 May 2021
Ecobank Partners NiDCOM on Africa’s Economic Integration
Ecobank Nigeria, has restated its determination to enhance the economic development and integration of Africa through its support to Nigerians living and working abroad. To sustain that mandate the…
- 19 Mar 2026
UBA, NiDCOM Deepen Collaboration to Unlock Diaspora Capital for Nigeria’s Growth
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has reiterated its commitment towards building tangible economic bridges and strengthening diaspora-driven investment into Nigeria. L-R: Group…
- 20 Nov 2012
Zakaria @ Airtel Night of Influence Urges Nigerian Leaders to Invest in Future
Dr. Fareed Zakaria, renowned journalist, internationally acclaimed author and host of popular, Fareed Zakaria’s GPS on CNN has urged Nigerian leaders to take charge of the country’s future by…
- 6 Apr 2016
50 Tops Notable Leaders To Attend Change Leadership Organisation Executive Roundtable
The Change Leadership Organisation, focused on empowering organisations and leaders across Africa to lead transformational change, has announced its exclusive event, The Change Leadership Executive…
- 13 Apr 2016
Phillips, Agbaje, Others to Lead Discussion On RoIs in Uncertain Times
Foluso Phillips, chief executive officer, Philips Consulting Group Nigeria, Segun Agbaje, chief executive officer of GTbank Nigeria Plc are expected to lead a roundtable on change, experience…
- 8 Feb 2017
Germany to Deport 12, 000 Nigerians
At least 12,000 Nigerians living in Germany may be deported next year, according to Ralf Sanftenberg, Germany’s global head of programme, migration and development. Sanftenberg who stated this during…
- 8 Mar 2017
Nigerians Free to Travel to U.S, FG
No Nigerian with full valid entry visa has been denied entry into the United States (U.S.) contrary to reports, according to Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of Foreign Affairs Onyeama said Nigerians were…
- 24 May 2020
NCC Reacts to Claims of Ejecting NDC from Abuja Building
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has denied throwing out Nigeria Diaspora Commission (NDC), from its building in Abuja. Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) of NCC NCC made the…
- 18 Jul 2021
Ecobank Offers Zero Fees for Transactions on Rapidtransfer
In commemoration of this year’s National Diaspora Day event, Ecobank Nigeria is joining the rest of the country to celebrate Nigerians in the diaspora by making transactions on its proprietary money…
- 24 Sept 2024
UNGA: Leo Stan Ekeh @ Media Dialogue, Seeks Mega Media Platforms for Africa
Dr Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman, Zinox Group, a tech company, has stressed the importance of media representation for people of African descent and the need for Africa to build its mega media platforms.…
- 14 Sept 2009
Acamb Holds Conference / Retreat
The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (Acamb) will hold its 2009 annual conference and retreat tagged “optimizing marketing communications in a global recession” on…