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Okpebholo Unveils Edo Diaspora Agenda, Invites Global Investment
Agency report Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has unveiled a forward-looking diaspora engagement strategy aimed at deepening...
Nigerian Doctor Timileyin Oluseyi Makes History in U.S. Medical Residency Program
Dr. Timileyin Oluseyi, a Nigerian-born medical doctor based in the United States, has achieved a historic milestone by sweeping all eight...
Indian Diaspora Remits Record $135.46 Billion in FY25
Remittances from the Indian diaspora reached an unprecedented $135.46 billion in the last fiscal year, according to new data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) . The figure marks a 14% year-on-year increase and more than double the amount recorded in 2016–17 , when remittance inflows stood at $61 billion. India continues to hold its position as the world’s leading recipient of remittances, with this latest surge underlining the critical economic role played by its
UK-Based Nigerian Carer Caught Abusing Dementia Patient Days Before His Death
A UK-based Nigerian care worker, Bilikesu Olagunju, has been convicted of ill-treatment after shocking footage revealed her violently...
Nigerian Medical Student in Saint Lucia Describes Meeting with President Tinubu as “Inspiring”
A Nigerian medical student in Saint Lucia, Bob Chikwem Amadi, has described his encounter with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Saint...
BRIDGE Initiative Launched to Mobilise Diaspora Expertise for National Development
Nigeria’s Ministry of Education has launched a groundbreaking initiative called BRIDGE, an acronym for Bridging Research, Innovation,...
Nigerian Man Indicted in Multimillion-Dollar Email Fraud and Money Laundering Case in U.S.
A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Edikan Adiakpan, has been arrested by U.S. authorities over his alleged involvement in a high-stakes business...
Nigerian-British Schoolboy, 14, Brutally Murdered with Sword in London – Attacker Found Guilty
A man has been found guilty of murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin , a Nigerian-British schoolboy, in a shocking samurai sword attack in...
President Ruto Declares Kenyan Diaspora the Nation’s Biggest Asset
President William Ruto has declared the Kenyan diaspora as the country's most valuable asset outside its borders, following the...
Nigerian-Born UK Mayor Hosts NiDCOM Chair Dabiri-Erewa, Pledges Stronger Diaspora Ties
In a symbolic meeting of purpose and pride, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), paid...
President Tinubu Celebrates Governor Sanwo-Olu at 60, Commends Legacy Projects in Lagos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on the occasion of his...
“Life Abroad Isn’t All That”: Tacha Exposes the Financial Struggles of Nigerians in the UK
Nigerian reality TV star and social media influencer, Natacha Akide popularly known as Tacha has stirred controversy online following a...
Human Rights Activist Accuses EFCC of Targeting Real Estate CEO, Urges Tinubu to Intervene
A Nigerian human rights advocate based in Germany, Dele Sonubi, has publicly accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)...
North Carolina Governor Officially Declares June 14 as 'Igbo Day'
In a landmark recognition of cultural diversity and community impact, Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has officially proclaimed...
UK Maintains 99% Duty-Free Access for Nigerian Exports Under Trade Scheme
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing trade relations with Nigeria by maintaining duty-free access for 99% of...
Five Nigerians Sentenced to Nearly 160 Years for Orchestrating $17m Global Fraud Scheme
A United States federal court has handed down a combined sentence of over 159 years to five Nigerians involved in a massive international...
U.S. Court Halts Deportation of Nigerian Chemistry Scholar Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
A U.S. federal court has issued an order preventing the deportation of Nigerian PhD student Matthew Ariwoola, who faced removal from the...
First Lady Kim Hea Kyung Engages Korean Diaspora in Canada on First Solo Diplomatic Outing
South Korea’s First Lady Kim Hea Kyung met with members of the Korean community in Calgary on Tuesday, marking her first independent...
NiDCOM Hosts Diaspora Advocate Dr. Krystal Chanchangi Ahead of 2025 National Diaspora Day
In the lead-up to the 2025 National Diaspora Day celebrations, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Monday welcomed...
U.S. Pledges Investment Support for Lagos Free Zone
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with Nigeria through increased foreign direct investment,...
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