SPOTLIGHT

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians living abroad to become ambassadors of the country's positive image by highlighting its achievements alongside its challenges. Speaking on the role of the Nigerian diaspora, Dabiri-Erewa said the country should not be defined solely by negative stories. She noted that Nigeria has recorded numerous successes that deserve recognition both at home and on

The South African government has said it will not compensate Nigerian citizens who abandoned properties while leaving the country during periods of unrest. Speaking at a media briefing, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni stated that the government has no legal obligation to reimburse owners of abandoned assets, particularly where the properties were acquired unlawfully or are located in informal settlements. According to her, legally owned properties in South Africa are properly registered

Another group of 266 stranded Nigerians has arrived in Lagos from South Africa under the Federal Government's ongoing evacuation programme, bringing the total number of citizens repatriated through four separate operations to 852. The latest batch landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Friday aboard an Air Peace flight and was received by officials of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) alongside other government agencies responsible for profiling a

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Africans living abroad to play a leading role in accelerating the continent's development by leveraging their expertise, investments and global networks. Speaking at the 2026 Black Engineering Week in San Jose, California, Dabiri-Erewa described Africans in the diaspora as a vital link between Africa and the rest of the world. She encouraged professiona

The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to evacuate 271 Nigerians from South Africa in the third phase of its special repatriation programme, with the flight scheduled to depart Johannesburg in the early hours of Friday, July 3. According to an announcement by Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa, all approved passengers have successfully completed the required screening and have been cleared for the evacuation exercise. The affected Nigerians have been dire

The Nigerian government has called on South African authorities to take immediate and decisive steps to protect Nigerian citizens as anti-migrant demonstrations continue across parts of the country. The protests, organised by groups campaigning against undocumented immigration, have heightened fears among foreign nationals despite assurances from organisers that the rallies would remain peaceful. Speaking on the situation, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has initiated discussions with San José State University in the United States on a partnership aimed at expanding educational opportunities and technology-driven learning for young Nigerians. The meeting brought together NIDCOM Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the President of San José State University, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, to examine areas of mutual interest in education, innovation, and cultu

A second batch of Nigerians affected by recent anti-foreigner violence in South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its evacuation programme for citizens seeking to return home. The latest group, comprising 66 returnees, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday night. Their arrival follows the earlier return of 258 Nigerians who were brought back to the country earlier this month. Officials involved in the exercise said the

A group of Nigerians residing in South Africa staged a peaceful demonstration outside the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria on Monday, expressing dissatisfaction over delays in the ongoing evacuation exercise for citizens seeking to return home. The protesters called on Nigerian authorities to accelerate arrangements for additional flights, stating that many registered returnees remain stranded amid growing concerns over anti-immigrant tensions in parts of South Africa. Pa