SPOTLIGHT

Nigerian diaspora organisations have stepped up efforts to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, launching coordinated engagements aimed at increasing voter participation ahead of the next general election. The renewed push gained momentum during a strategic meeting of diaspora stakeholders held in the United Kingdom, where various pro-Tinubu platforms converged to align their strategies and outreach plans. Speaking at the gathering, Bidemi-Akintu

Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), held a high-level meeting with the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service to strengthen support mechanisms for Nigerians living abroad. The engagement focused on practical reforms to improve customs processes affecting diaspora communities. Central to the discussion was the need to accelerate and simplify the clearance of personal effects and diaspor

Nigerian excellence took centre stage in London as British-Nigerian creatives delivered two of the most talked-about victories at the 79th British Academy Film Awards. Actress Wunmi Mosaku and filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. emerged among the night’s biggest winners, underscoring the growing global influence of Nigerian storytelling. Mosaku secured the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as Annie in the supernatural thriller Sinners. Her performance stood out in a competi

Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have expressed strong enthusiasm ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed state visit to Britain scheduled for March 18 and 19, 2026. The visit is expected to take place at the invitation of King Charles III, with engagements planned at Windsor Castle. President Tinubu will be accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for a series of high-level diplomatic meetings. The monarch and Queen Camilla are anticipated to host the Nigerian

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has successfully repatriated 13 Nigerians who were rescued from human traffickers in Ghana, highlighting ongoing risks associated with irregular migration. The returnees, including 11 adults and two infants aged four weeks and 16 months, were received in Lagos by NiDCOM officials, where they began receiving medical attention and psychological support to address the trauma experienced during their ordeal. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, C

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a new diaspora-focused banking and investment platform aimed at connecting Africans living abroad and on the continent with structured financial opportunities. The platform is designed to move beyond simple remittances, offering tools for wealth creation, insurance, pensions, real estate investment, and long-term financial planning. The initiative, unveiled at UBA’s Lagos headquarters, brings together a network of partners includi

The United States government has renewed its warning to Nigerian travellers, cautioning that visa overstays could undermine travel opportunities for other Nigerians seeking entry for education, business, or family visits. In a statement issued on Monday, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria stressed that failure to comply with visa conditions has wider consequences beyond individual offenders, noting that such actions negatively affect the credibility of Nigerian applicants as a whole

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on authorities in the United Kingdom to ensure a comprehensive investigation into the killing of a Nigerian university student in Leicester, describing the incident as deeply troubling and unacceptable. The victim, Khaleed Oladipo, was a 20-year-old second-year Cybersecurity student at De Montfort University. He was reportedly attacked and stabbed while making his way home after watching a football match in the city. Re

A Nigerian professional group based abroad, the Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has lauded Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for what it described as impactful and people-focused leadership as the state marked the 50th anniversary of its creation. The group said the milestone offered an opportunity to reflect on Oyo State’s journey and acknowledge reforms introduced under the current administration. According to OID, Makinde’s tenure has been defined by policies aim