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NiDCOM boss calls on Nigerians abroad to remain patriotic

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

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Nigerian Grand Book partners NiDCOM, NCDMB

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By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Grand Book project promoters in partnership with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Nigerian Content Development Management Board (NCDMB) have concluded plans to launch The Nigerian Grand Book on June 1st, 2023. The Project Director, Sunny Ikwuagwu made this known at the press briefing of the launch of the […]

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NiDCOM warns students against seeking admission in Northern Cyprus

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has warned Nigerian students seeking admission to avoid Northern Cyprus noting that the country is very dangerous place to stay as a foreigner. Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon Abike abiri-Erewa disclosed this at the 48th session of the State House briefing organised by […]

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172 Nigerians evacuated from Uganda, Kenya arrive in Abuja

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says 172 Nigerian evacuated from Uganda and Kenya arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 10:20 am local time on Wednesday. The commission disclosed this in a statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of its Media, Public Relations, and Protocol Unit. He said that the evacuees arrived […]

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US urged to conduct thorough investigation into killing of Nigerian

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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 […]

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NIDCOM, NCC trade words over office space

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…We were forcefully evicted from NCC annex building on orders of Communications minister – NIDCOM …NCC: It’s a lie, NIDCOM had not started using any of the offices allocated to it at our building Two Federal Government agencies, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Sunday, exchanged words

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Dabiri-Erewa, others charge Africans in Diaspora to remember their roots

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Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has joined other Pan-Africanists in New York to remind the Africans in Diaspora of their roots. The event was the Pan-African Unity Dialogue (PAUD) hosted by the Institute of the Black World 21st century based in the United States. Osinbajo, Lawan, Okowa task leaders to […]

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IOM, NIDCOM reinstate commitment to diaspora matters

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Diaspora Data Mapping and Registration, Skills and Knowledge Transfer as well as Draft National Diaspora Policy are issues on the front burner as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) brain stormed in Abuja. READ ALSO: Diaspora Commission partners IOM on Diaspora data mapping The Representative of the Chief of […]

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Council makes case for diaspora voting rights in 2023 elections

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Abuja – Mr Ade Omole, Chairman of  Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council, on Friday called for a provision in Nigeria’s electoral laws that would enable Nigerians in diaspora to vote in home elections. Omole said in Abuja that such provisions would enable  Nigerians abroad to participate in electing their representatives at home. The chairman, who said […]

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Diaspora Commission partners IOM on Diaspora data mapping

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Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has declared its readiness to partner the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to ensure accurate, comprehensive and efficient database for Nigerians in Diaspora. According to the NiDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the partnership will help accentuate the national planning and development through the aggregation of

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Diaspora Commission rescues two Nigerians stranded in Kenya

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has rescued two Nigerians, Adams John and Victor Obialu, who were stranded in Kenya as a result of irregular migration and visa overstay. While receiving the excited duo in Abuja, the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, advised Nigerians against irregular migration and improper