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Abike Dabiri-Erewa

Dabiri-Erewa Applauds Diaspora Boost as US Grants Nigerian Centre Immigration Accreditation

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The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated the Nigerian Center on its recognition and accreditation by the United States Department of Justice under the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Recognition and Accreditation Programme. According to her, this recognition reflects the Nigerian Center’s dedication, credibility, and steady commitment to supporting […]

Abike: Turkish officials couldn’t believe Tinubu’s stumble made headlines

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    Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), says Turkish officials were “shocked” to learn President Bola Tinubu’s stumble in Ankara, Turkey’s capital city, made headlines at home. Tinubu stumbled on Tuesday during a welcome ceremony in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, as he walked alongside President Recep Erdogan. Officials quickly […]

Turkish Officials Dismiss Uproar Over Tinubu’s Stumble as “Silly and Mischievous”

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Tinubu

Turkish government officials have reportedly expressed shock and amusement at the social media frenzy generated in Nigeria over President Bola Tinubu’s brief stumble during his official visit to Turkey, dismissing the controversy as “silly and mischievous.” The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, disclosed this reaction on Wednesday while engaging with […]

Return of 70 Yr- Old American- Nigerian Musician Jeffery Daniel Symbolic, Historic—Dabiri-Erewa

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NIDCOM, Dabiri

      The Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has described the relocation of legendary American-African music icon Jeffrey Daniel back to Nigeria and Africa as symbolic and home coming. She said the return of the 70 years old icon and decision to stay back in Nigeria as a resident […]

NIDCOM Condemns Killing Of Nigerian Over Romantic Disagreement In India

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FG reacts to video of Nigerians in Dubai allegedly chased into desert

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, has expressed sadness over the tragic and senseless death of a Nigerian national, Emeka Christian, in Pune, India. Christian was allegedly beaten to death by two of his compatriots, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, over a romantic dispute in the foreign land. NIDCOM Chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a […]

NIDCOM/INNOPOWER AFRICA Sign MoU To Galvanise Diaspora Jobs For Nigerian Youths

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As part of the Federal Government’s efforts to address the challenges of unemployment, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has  signed a partnership agreement with InnoPower Africa to connect young Nigerian professionals with remote job opportunities in Diaspora-owned businesses across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, of […]

Diaspora Day 2025: FG partners Mother Land Hub to harness diaspora investment, youth engagement

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The federal government has entered a new partnership with Mother Land Hub, a diaspora-led initiative, to strengthen engagement with Nigerians abroad. The deal was announced at Diaspora Day 2025, held at Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu was represented by George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation, at the event. The […]

FG should declare war on human trafficking – Dabiri-Erewa

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NIDCOM, Dabiri

By Ukpono Ukpong  The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches against human trafficking in Nigeria. She made the declaration at a strategic meeting with Hajia Binta Bello, the Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), at NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja. […]

956 Nigerians evacuated from Libya in early 2025 – Dabiri-Erewa

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NIDCOM, Dabiri

…warns against dangerous migration routes By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says over 956 Nigerians have been evacuated from Libya, in the first quarter of 2025. Dabiri-Erewa said that this effort was achieved with the support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nigeria and the National Commission […]

Diaspora investments key to Nigeria’s sports growth – Dabiri-Erewa

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NIDCOM, Dabiri

By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that Nigeria’s sports sector will experience significant growth if its diaspora potential is fully harnessed. She highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, expertise, skills, and investment from Nigerians abroad in living driving sports development in the country. Dabiri-Erewa made this […]

Over N60bn spent on Nigerians abroad, during visit to the country, Dabiri-Erewa

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By Tom Okpe Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said over N60 billion was spent on Nigerians, living outside the country, in December, 2024, during their visit to the country. She also disclosed that the expenditure is a testament to the diaspora’s growing impact on the Nigerian economy, noting that remittances alone […]

Buhari re- appoints Abike Dabiri -Erewa as NIDCOM Chairman

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NIDCOM, Dabiri

…..seeks confirmation of six federal commissioners for RMAFC By Haruna Salami President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated for a second term Abike Dabiri-Erewa as the Chairman/Chief Executive of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for a second term . The president sent re- nomination request to the Senate. The nomination is in accordance with the provision of section […]

Itunu’s Death: Abike Dabiri & David Hundeyin clash on radio show

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Abike Dabiri Erewa

David Hundeyin and Abike Dabiri-Erewa get into heated debate on radio over death of Nigerian woman, Itunu, wrongly jailed in Ivory Coast. The video shows Ms. Abike’s reaction when Hundeyin called in to the show to discuss Itunu’s death. David asked questions about what was done by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to help […]

Nigerian Students in Cyprus disagree with NIDCOM boss, gives reasons

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NiDCOM

Nigerian students in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) have disagreed with the statement by the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Daily Times recalls that Dabiri-Erewa had warned Nigerian parents to stop sending their children to study in Northern Cyprus. She informed that hundreds of Nigerian students had been […]

Why Nigerians should not study in Northern Cyprus-NIDCOM boss

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NiDCOM

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has warned Nigerian parents against sending their children to universities in Northern Cyprus over the incessant and mysterious killing of Nigerians. Chairman/CEO of the commission, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gave the warning on Monday, August 24. Dabiri-Erewa said it was too […]

‘Nigerians can’t be stereotyped as fraudsters following Hushpuppi’s arrest’

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Dabiri-Erewa

The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that the recent arrest of some Nigerians in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates for fraud particularly Ramoni Igbalode popularly known as ‘Hushpuppi’ should not be a yardstick in anyway to judge and stereotype Nigerians who are excelling globally. According to a statement issued […]

Abike Dabiri Erewa reacts to Hushpuppi’s arrest says not all Nigerians abroad are Criminals

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa the Chairman of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, has urged Nigerians to not judge those succeeding abroad, as she reacted the the arrest of Hushpuppi. It can be recalled that popular Instagram figure Ramoni Igbalode a.k.a Ray Hushpuppi was arrested on charges bordering on internet fraud and other related activities. Reacting to […]

US urged to conduct thorough investigation into killing of Nigerian

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Dabiri-Erewa

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on US government to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged murder of 19-year- old Nigerian-American Activist, Toyin Salau in the US. While describing the alleged murder as highly depressing and cruel, she condoled with the immediate family of Ms Salau who […]

Abike Dabiri-Erewa blasts Nigeria’s communications minister, Pantami

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, has accused Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, of telling lies despite being an Islamic scholar.  SaharaReporters had reported how Dabiri-Erewa accused Pantami of chasing her and her staff out of a space offered to them by the Nigerian Communications Commission with armed security […]

Ajimobi, Dabiri-Erewa, Akin Alabi, others lead 100 VIPs to Lagos Birthdays

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All is set for the 8th edition of the prestigious Lagos Birthdays. The edition is a CEOs Valentine Buffet and Awards. The platform which seeks to celebrate birthday celebrants from the same month, is putting up a special edition to host individuals, couples and CEOs to a night of classical music, business discuss, good food […]