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NiDCOM, NASENI partner to harness Diaspora skills for innovation drive

Ukpono Ukpong 10 September 2025 0

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have entered into a strategic partnership to harness the skills and expertise of Nigerians in the diaspora for innovation and technology development in the country. Hon.

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NiDCOM, ACF2025 partner to harness Diaspora creativity, empower youth, women

Ukpono Ukpong 14 August 2025 0

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) is partnering with the African Cultural Festival (ACF2025) to harness the creativity of the African Diaspora and promote youth and women empowerment on a global stage. The collaboration will take centre stage at the African Diaspora Summit, scheduled for September 19–21 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, bringing together global

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Tuggar Applauds NIDCOM’s Strategic Role In Promoting Nigeria’s 4D Agenda

Ukpono Ukpong 12 August 2025 0

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for its exceptional work in promoting diaspora engagement, describing it as a critical pillar in the implementation of the Federal Government’s “4Ds” agenda (Development, Democracy, Demography and Diaspora). Amb. Tuggar gave the commendation at a

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

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2025 0

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 […]

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Tinubu launches housing scheme, says diaspora can now own homes nationwide

Ukpono Ukpong 25 July 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a new housing platform to enable Nigerians living abroad to buy homes directly in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The scheme, called the Diaspora Home and Abroad Housing Platform, is a joint initiative of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. […]

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NiDCOM commends declaration of July 5 as Ijaw Day in Houston

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the official recognition of July 5 as “Ijaw Day” by the City of Houston, Texas, USA, describing it as a proud and historic moment for the Ijaw people, Bayelsa State, and Nigeria at large. According to a statement signed by […]

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Dabiri-Erewa calls on Nigerians abroad to drive homegrown reforms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on the Nigerian diaspora to actively engage in the country’s ongoing reform efforts. In a recent video message, Dabiri-Erewa highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s introduction of a new executive directive known as the ‘Nigeria First Policy’. The

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IOM, NiDCOM deepen frameworks for safer migration, diaspora engagement

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s migration and diaspora management, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have reaffirmed their partnership to deepen frameworks that promote safe, orderly, and regular migration, while boosting diaspora engagement. Dimanche Sharon, the newly

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FG receives 231 trafficked Nigerian youths rescued from Ghana

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong A total of 231 Nigerian boys and girls who were trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and facilitated back to the country in a coordinated multi-agency collaboration with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) facilitating their transpotation back home. The victims, many of whom were lured with false promises of lucrative jobs, were […]

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NIDCOM condemns harsh treatment of Nigerian tourists in Cape Verde

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned the harsh and inhumane treatment of six Nigerian tourists detained by immigration officials in Cape Verde after they travelled to the Island nation from Senegal on a vacation. This is a statement issued in Abuja, the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit […]

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NiDCOM boss calls on Nigerians abroad to remain patriotic

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has underscored the role of patriotism in national development, emphasising its significance in fostering unity and progress among Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora. Speaking as a Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’

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Japa: Don’t forget home, NiDCOM Boss tells Nigerians abroad

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians migrating abroad to remain connected to their homeland and contribute to its development. She emphasized that while migration is a personal choice, it should not lead to a complete disconnection from Nigeria. Speaking at a Ramadan Lecture […]

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

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2025 0

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

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NiDCOM seeks stronger collaboration with Senate as Akpoti pledges support

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 February 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called for greater cooperation between the Commission and the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs. She made the appeal during a briefing session with the newly appointed Senate Committee Chairman, Sen. Natasha Akpoti, where she outlined NiDCOM’s activities and

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NiDCOM hails Sakinah Medical outreach’s free surgery mission in Abuja

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Sakinah Medical Outreach (SMO) on its upcoming medical mission, aimed at providing free medical care to underserved Nigerians. In a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, spokesperson of the commission, the NiDCOM Boss said “This medical mission is a

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NIDCOM to host 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit in Abuja Nov 5-7

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 October 2024 0

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) is to host the 7th Nigeria Diaspora investment summit in Abuja from November 5 to 7, 2024. Revealing this at a press conference in Abuja, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) is a consistent key platform for the Nigerian […]

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NiDCOM boss honoured with Bridge Builder award at DAF 2024 in Ghana

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 March 2024 0

Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri OON, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has been recognised as the first Nigerian recipient of the esteemed Bridge Builder award by the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) Awards2024 in Ghana. This accolade celebrates her tireless global advocacy for the Diaspora community, marking her significant contributions to fostering peace,

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Victimisation of Nigerians in Ethiopia: House summons Minister, Chairman NIDCOM

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 October 2023 0

By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives has resolved to invite the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa to brief lawmakers on alleged maltreatment of Nigerians in Adis-Ababa, Ethiopia. This is also, to show preventive measures, taken to protect Nigerians and air travelers to […]

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NIDCOM: Dabiri-Erewa’s re-appointment confirmed by Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2023 0

During plenary on Tuesday, the lawmakers paved the way for Dabiri-Erewa’s second term in office. The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa for reappointment as the Chairman and CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) for a second term. President Muhammadu Buhari had written to the Senate requesting that the Upper Chamber […]

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House summon Foreign Affairs Minister, NIDCOM, NEMA over Nigerians in Sudan

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2023 0

By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives has invited Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs and officials from the Nigerian in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) and National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) to appear before it and give account of status of evacuation of Nigerians stranded in Sudan. Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the House in his welcome […]