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NIDO Africa Refutes Claims of Nigerian 'Kingdom' in Ghana
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has raised alarm over a reported move by the United States to impose visa restrictions on all member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking at the opening session of the 54th Ordinary Meeting of the Mediation and Security Council at ministerial level in Abuja on Wednesday, Tuggar described the move as a “significant barri


Bianca Visits Ghana to Douse Rising Tensions, Assures Nigerians of Safety Amid Deportation Protests
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has downplayed fears surrounding the recent anti-Nigerian protests in Ghana, stating that the situation is under control and should not cause panic. Her comments followed a diplomatic visit to Accra aimed at addressing public concerns over calls by some Ghanaian traders for Nigerians to leave the country. The protest, which gained traction over the weekend, sparked unease among members of the Nigerian co


UK Summer Travel Thrown Into Chaos as Air Traffic Glitch Grounds Over 150 Flights
Travel across the United Kingdom faced major disruption on Wednesday following a technical malfunction at one of the nation’s key air...


Australia slashes student loan debt for over 3 million citizens
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Australia has passed landmark legislation to reduce student loan debt by 20 percent, offering immediate...


139 Stranded Nigerians Return from Niger Republic, Welcomed by NEMA in Kano
A total of 139 Nigerian migrants stranded in Agadez, Niger Republic, have been safely repatriated to the country through the assistance...


Diaspora Star | Roye Okupe: The Nigerian Storyteller Redefining Superheroes Through African Eyes
Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe always had a deep-rooted passion for comic books and animation. But growing up, he noticed...


NIDCOM Urges Calm Over Alleged Deportation Calls in Ghana
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has responded to a viral social media video showing a group of Ghanaians protesting and calling for Nigerians to be expelled from Ghana, accusing them of unruly behaviour. In a statement issued on Monday, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM, condemned the generalisation of Nigerians as criminals, describing the narrative as “unfair and dangerous.” She emphasized that while every community may have a few bad elements, m


Diaspora Group Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election, Pushes for Diaspora Voting Rights
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term has received a notable endorsement from the Nigerian diaspora, as Yoruba Ni Colorado...


NACC to Lead Strategic Trade and Investment Delegation to US in September
The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) is set to spearhead a high-level trade and investment mission to the United States from...


FG Launches Diaspora BRIDGE Initiative to Link Nigerian Experts Abroad with Local Institutions
The Federal Government has officially launched the Diaspora BRIDGE Initiative , a national program designed to connect Nigerian...


Home and Abroad Platform Launched to Boost Real Estate Access for Nigerian Diaspora
A new era of diaspora investment was ushered in on Friday, July 25, 2025, as the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Sydani Group,...


US Warns Nigerians Against Birth Tourism, Threatens Visa Denials
The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerians seeking to travel for the sole purpose of giving birth, declaring...


Zumunta Association Rebukes Minister Tuggar Over ‘Divisive’ Label, Defends Decades of Diaspora Unity and Service
One of the United States’ oldest Nigerian diaspora organisations, Zumunta Association USA Inc., has issued a firm rebuttal to recent...


NIDOA leader launches “Wellness Wahala” to boost voices of Nigerian diaspora authors
News Agency of Nigeria • Vice-President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA) South Savannah chapter, Dr Oluwatomiloba...


Hard Work Pays Off – Dabiri-Erewa, Others Inspire Youths at Diaspora Summit
Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerian youths to embrace hard...


President Tinubu Backs Nigerian Diaspora as Engine for National Growth, Unveils Investment-Focused Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s deep commitment to harnessing the vast economic and intellectual...


AFRICANSHOWCASE 2025: A Vibrant Celebration of African Culture, Enterprise & Creativity
🌍 Wednesday, 13th August 2025 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 📍 Barking Town Centre, London Now in its 22nd year, AfricanShowcase returns with...


Nigerian-Born U.S. Resident Jailed for Pandemic Fraud, Used Proceeds to Fund Luxury Hotel Back Home
A Nigerian national living in California has been sentenced to over 11 years in a U.S. federal prison for masterminding a large-scale...


U.S. Moves to Forfeit $7.1 Million in Crypto Linked to Nigerian, Russian Fraud Network
The United States government has initiated legal proceedings to seize over $7 million in cryptocurrency assets tied to an international...


Nigerians in Diaspora Demand Voting Rights, Urge Tinubu and National Assembly to Act
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO)-Worldwide has renewed calls for the inclusion of citizens abroad in Nigeria’s electoral...
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