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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
…..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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
Chairman/CEO of Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Friday took to her twitter account to respond to the viral call for help video of a stranded Nigerian lady, her statement was a ray of hope to many. The alleged trafficker has been arrested and will be handed over to NAPTIP.The family of the lady have […]