SPOTLIGHT

Mauritania’s Coast Guard has rescued 260 migrants from two boats after they spent about a week stranded at sea along the country’s Atlantic coastline. The rescue operation took place on Sunday after the vessels were located near Nouakchott, the Mauritanian capital. According to the Coast Guard, the passengers had endured severe difficulties during the journey after their food supplies ran low and the boats experienced fuel and navigation problems. The migrants had reportedly

Nigerians living in Canada have commended the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for the successful completion of a passport intervention programme that served 2,233 applicants across five Canadian provinces. The intervention was organised as part of the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NiDEC) in Toronto and ran from August 12 to September 4, 2026. Passport services were tak

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians living abroad to continue supporting economic development in the country, insisting that Nigeria remains open to business and investment despite negative reports circulating on social media. Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday, September 23, during an engagement with members of the Nigerian diaspora community in the United States at the Nigeria House in New York. The vice president said the Federal Government was imple

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has assured Kogi indigenes living abroad that ideas and concerns raised during engagements with them will be translated into practical development initiatives. The senator gave the assurance following a meeting with members of the Ebira community in Maryland, United States, where discussions focused on the development of Ebiraland, Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole. The gathering was organised b

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has carried out special passport intervention exercises in the United States, Canada and Qatar as part of efforts to make passport services more accessible to Nigerians living overseas. The intervention is also ongoing in the United Kingdom, according to a statement issued by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinlabi Akinsola, on Monday in Abuja. Akinsola said the initiative was implemented under the direction of the Minister of Interior

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, joined other members of Nigeria’s delegation to receive the Vice President following his arrival in the United States. Shettima is leading Nigeria’s high-level delegation to the global gathering, which is scheduled to hold its Gen

The African Diaspora Network (ADN) has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Dr. Pierre R. Theodore as a member of its Board of Directors. ADN, an organisation focused on connecting African diaspora talent, capital and expertise with opportunities across the continent, announced the appointment on September 18, 2026. Dr. Theodore brings more than 20 years of experience in medicine, biotechnology, public health, investment and health equity to the organisation.

Nigeria’s Consulate-General in Johannesburg has advised Nigerians, particularly women, to take extra precautions following the deaths of eight women in and around Ekurhuleni over the past two months The incidents, which occurred in parts of eastern Johannesburg, including Kempton Park and Rhodesfield, are currently being investigated by South African authorities. A multidisciplinary team involving specialised law-enforcement units has been assigned to examine the cases. In a

Canada has issued invitations to 250 senior managers with Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residence through its Express Entry immigration system. The invitations were issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, as part of a targeted Express Entry selection conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Applicants selected in the latest draw were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 389. Unlike a general Express