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UK Considers Tougher Visa Rules for Nigerians Amid Migration Crackdown
The United Kingdom is considering implementing stricter visa rules for Nigerian nationals, as part of a broader immigration overhaul...


Sanwo-Olu, Top Nigerian Leaders to Be Honoured at Prestigious UK Triangle Leadership Awards
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will be among the leading African figures to receive the Triangle Face of Africa Leadership...


Jermaine Sanwo-Olu’s New Song ‘Hope For Nigeria’ Calls for Unity
Nigerian singer and visionary Jermaine Sanwo-Olu has unveiled his new song, Hope For Nigeria , aimed at uplifting the spirit of...


Jermaine Sanwo-Olu Delivers Compelling Speech at Johns Hopkins University
Jermaine Sanwo-Olu, Head of The Lagos State Office Of Diaspora Affairs, (LASDA) delivered a compelling address at the prestigious Africa...


The Lagos State Diaspora Network Database is NOW OPEN for registration!
Be part of the global Lagos family shaping the future of our great state. In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s vision of inclusion...


Diaspora Doctors Set New Standard in Anambra with Ultra-Modern Hospital
A group of twelve Nigerian doctors, all practicing in the United States and United Kingdom, have come together to establish a...


Ganduje Backs Diaspora Voting, Says Nigerians Abroad Deserve Political Inclusion
Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has expressed strong support for allowing Nigerians living abroad to participate in future elections, stating...


UK Envoy Backs Moniepoint’s Diaspora Payment Plans
Jonny Baxter, the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, has expressed strong support for Moniepoint’s upcoming launch of payment...


Nigerian-Born Professor Joins Canada's Leading Think Tank
Dr. Akolisa (Ako) Ufodike, a Nigerian-born Canadian academic and public servant, has been appointed to the Human Capital Policy Council...


Nigerian Government Launches Health Insurance App for Diaspora Support
The Federal Government has introduced a new health insurance platform designed to help Nigerians in the diaspora support their families'...


Abike Dabiri-Erewa Honoured with Doctorate in Saudi Arabia for Humanitarian, Diaspora Contributions
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by...


Indian Diaspora Ranks World’s Biggest at 35.4 Million
The Indian diaspora has emerged as the largest in the world, with 35.4 million people of Indian descent spread across various countries, according to Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita. This vast community is composed of 15.9 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who retain Indian citizenship while working or conducting business overseas, and 19.5 million Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), who have adopted foreign citizenship but maintain cultural and anc


UK Publishes List of 58 Unclaimed Estates Belonging to Deceased Nigerians
The UK government has released a list of unclaimed estates belonging to 5,806 deceased individuals, including 58 Nigerians. These estates...


US Warns Nigerians Against Overstaying Visas, Threatens Permanent Ban and Prosecution
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travelers, stating that overstaying their visas in the U.S....


Nigeria Sees 308% Surge in Diaspora NIN Enrolment as FG Simplifies Registration
The number of Nigerians in the diaspora registering for the National Identification Number (NIN) has surged by 308%, following government...


FBI Arrests Two Nigerians Over $50 Million Fraud Scheme
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested two Nigerian nationals, Nosakhare Nobore and Solomon Aluko, in connection with a...


Nigerian-American scholar, Akinyemi Agbede launches bid to become California’s first Black governor
Dr. Akinyemi Agbede, a Nigerian-American mathematician and political figure, has officially declared his intention to run for the...


NiDCOM Calls for Investigation into Nigerian TikTok Worker’s Death in Kenya
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has urged Kenyan authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the tragic death of...


Nigerian Mental Health Advocate, Dr. Emmanuel Ahmadu, Honoured in U.S.
Renowned Nigerian mental health advocate, Dr. Emmanuel Ahmadu, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Valeria Harper Cultural...


NiDCOM Boss Urges Nigerians Abroad Not to Forget Home
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians migrating abroad to...
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