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Diaspora News Today : Over 100,000 Nigerians Abroad Now Registered on Diaspora Data Portal

  • Writer: Ajibade Omolade Chistianah
    Ajibade Omolade Chistianah
  • Dec 15, 2025
  • 3 min read

More than 100,000 Nigerians living abroad have registered on the federal diaspora data portal, according to NiDCOM. The database aims to improve engagement, policy planning, investment coordination, and support services for Nigerians in the diaspora community worldwide.




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