Nigeria has renewed efforts to modernize its border management system through enhanced collaboration between the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The partnership seeks to improve migration management, reinforce security, and build institutional capacity across the country’s borders. The initiative was highlighted during a strategic two-day meeting in Lagos, where senior officials from NIS and IOM reviewed ongoing cooper

A 27-year-old Nigerian, Imoleayo Samuel Aina, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison in the United States for his central role in a sextortion scheme that led to the death of a young man in Pennsylvania. The sentence includes 72 months in prison, five years of supervised release, and a restitution payment of $3,250. Aina had previously pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including cyberstalking, wire fraud, interstate threats to injure reputation, conspiracy to com

Diaspora retirees under the Federal Government’s Defined Benefit Scheme have accused the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate of denying them their pensions even after completing all required verification steps, including the mandatory aliveness confirmation. Their complaints surfaced at a time the Directorate announced that it had released ₦3.9 billion in arrears to 91,146 verified pensioners over the past week as part of the ₦32,000 increment approved by President B

The United Kingdom has introduced a new policy allowing international students, including Nigerians, to apply for the Innovator Founder visa without leaving the country. The change, effective November 25, 2025, removes previous barriers that required students to return home before switching visa categories. Under the updated rule, students on valid study visas can begin setting up businesses while their Innovator Founder visa applications are processed. This provides greater

The Federal Government has endorsed a new employment framework that will allow diaspora-owned companies to directly hire skilled Nigerian professionals through a structured system coordinated by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). The initiative is designed to expand remote job access for young graduates and early-career professionals while strengthening Nigeria’s position in the global digital workforce. The programme introduces a coordinated talent pipeline that

Moldova’s Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu is scheduled to meet members of the Moldovan community in Brussels on November 18, as part of an outreach effort tied to his official visit to the Belgian capital. The gathering will take place in the evening at the Saint-Gilles Town Hall, offering diaspora members an opportunity to discuss national developments and Moldova’s European aspirations directly with the head of government. The meetup coincides with the Prime Minister’s pa

Today on DiasporaNews, we spotlight Lagos State’s bold investment in agricultural innovation as the government awards ₦150 million to 33 emerging agripreneurs. This strategic push strengthens food security, expands local production, supports youth-led agribusinesses, and reinforces the state’s commitment to reducing dependence on food imports through innovation-driven solutions. Lagos State Awards N150 Million Grant to 33 Agripreneurs at Agrinnovation Summit 2.0 Lagos State a

South African authorities have allowed 130 Palestinians to enter the country following a tense standoff at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The group, consisting of 153 travellers, arrived on a chartered flight from Kenya but was initially denied entry due to irregularities in their travel documents. Immigration officials reported that many passengers lacked the required departure stamps in their passports, which are meant to indicate the point of embarkation. In addition, s

Resident doctors across England commenced a five-day strike on Friday at 07:00 GMT, marking the 13th walkout by this category of medics since March 2023. The action involves doctors below consultant level, who make up a substantial portion of the hospital workforce and are essential to routine and emergency clinical operations. Hospitals are preparing for significant disruption, with NHS England confirming that appointments and non-urgent procedures will be affected throughou

Lebanese Kataeb Party leader Samy Gemayel called on members of the Lebanese diaspora in Canada to actively engage in the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections, urging them to register and participate. Speaking at a gathering hosted by Melkite Catholic Bishop Milad Jawish, Gemayel described Lebanon as entering a pivotal phase, emphasizing the country’s potential to overcome longstanding crises and political challenges. Addressing a crowd of community leaders, officials, and ex

Indian President Droupadi Murmu has called on the Indian community in Botswana to continue playing a key role in strengthening relations between India and Botswana. Speaking to a gathering of over 10,000 diaspora members, President Murmu described the community as a “living bridge of friendship” that connects the two nations culturally, socially, and economically. At the start of her address, President Murmu paid tribute to the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Delhi.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has opened a three-day strategic workshop in Keffi, Nasarawa State, aimed at overhauling its internal systems and improving the agency’s capacity to manage migration and combat human trafficking more effectively. The session, convened with support from the International Centre for Migration Policy Development and funded by the Government of the Netherlands, focuses on harmonising NAPTIP’s human resource structu

The United Kingdom has announced a stricter immigration rule that will require all incoming migrants to pass a more demanding English language test before they can fully reside and work in the country. The new requirement will take effect in January 2026. According to the Home Office, the policy is designed to ensure that migrants integrate more effectively into British society and contribute meaningfully to the economy. Officials stressed that language proficiency will now b

From economic reforms to migration updates, today’s major stories capture the pulse of Africa and its diaspora. From Nigeria and Kenya to Libya and Liberia, governments, global agencies, and diaspora communities are shaping policies, driving investments, and addressing challenges that define the continent’s development and international engagement. Six Nigerians Arrested in India Over N53 Million Online Pharmaceutical Scam Indian authorities have arrested six Nigerians for al

Kenya has recorded a historic surge in diaspora remittances, with citizens abroad sending home over KSh1 trillion by November 2025, marking the highest inflow in the nation’s history. Foreign Minister and Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, revealed the figure during a quarterly foreign affairs briefing in Nairobi, emphasizing its significant contribution to the country’s economy and currency stability. Data from the Central Bank of Kenya shows the 2025 total represent

Libya has deported 80 Nigerian nationals detained in various detention centres across the country, as part of a renewed effort by the North African nation to curb illegal migration and decongest overcrowded holding facilities. According to Libyan authorities, the exercise was carried out on Wednesday through Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli, under the coordination of the Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) and with active support from officials of the Nig

A real estate investor has thrown his weight behind the urban reform initiatives of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, calling on Nigerian developers, particularly those in the diaspora ,to embrace the concept of master communities for sustainable city growth. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Founder of Wardiere Oakmount Developments, Diamond Ilori, described Wike’s ongoing reforms in land administration and development co

Kenyan security agencies have arrested three Nigerian nationals suspected of orchestrating cyber fraud operations and residing illegally in the country. The arrests followed a well-coordinated operation involving police and immigration officers in Mwea , Kirinyaga County , on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The suspects Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwel were apprehended inside a rented apartment in Mwihoko Village, after concerned resident

At least 42 migrants, including Nigerians, are feared dead after a boat carrying 49 people capsized off the coast of Libya, authorities and humanitarian agencies have confirmed. The vessel, mostly occupied by men, departed from the Libyan port town of Zuwara on November 3. Rough seas and engine failure caused the rubber boat to overturn approximately six hours into the journey, throwing all passengers into the Mediterranean. After drifting at sea for six days, only seven indi

Liberia has unveiled landmark initiatives to strengthen ties with its global diaspora, announcing the Diaspora Annual Return 2025 and the creation of the country’s first-ever Senate Diaspora Caucus. Unveiled during the Liberia Diaspora Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., the initiatives aim to formally integrate Liberians living abroad into national policymaking while fostering cultural, social, and economic reconnection. The Senate Diaspora Caucus provides a structured pl