Burkina Faso’s Minister of Digital Transition, Posts, and Electronic Communications, Aminata Zerbo/Sabane, has met with a high-level African diaspora delegation led by Dr. Arikana Chihombori, former African Union Representative to the United States, to explore new partnerships in digital innovation and media development. The meeting, held in Ouagadougou on Thursday, November 6, 2025, focused on establishing a pan-African media hub aimed at combating disinformation and promoti

The President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), Femi Fadina, has called on Nigerians living abroad to leverage their annual festive homecomings as strategic opportunities for investment in the nation’s creative and cultural sectors. Speaking in Lagos ahead of the 2025 Detty December celebrations, Fadina stressed that the diaspora’s visits should go beyond leisure and entertainment, urging Nigerians abroad to actively participate in building Nigeri

Former senator Shehu Sani has urged Nigerians and other African nationals affected by the recent wave of United States visa revocations to return to their home countries before facing possible immigration actions. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, made the call on Monday through a post on his official X account. He warned that those whose visas were cancelled risk detention or deportation if they remain in the U.S. illegally. According to him,

Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Sunday met with members of the Syrian community in Washington, D.C., ahead of his landmark meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, the first between leaders of both nations in decades. The meeting, held at the Syrian Embassy, was attended by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack. Discussions focused on strengthening the bond between Syrians abroad and their homeland, while exploring ways

Today’s review highlights key global and diaspora developments: the FG’s new ‘Detty December’ task force, U.S. sanctions move on Miyetti Allah, NAPTIP’s rescue in Jigawa, Toyin Ojih Odutola’s art acclaim, South Africa’s anti-migrant ruling, EU visa restrictions, India’s tourism drive, and a Nigerian doctor’s hospital launch in Abuja. The Federal Government plans to set up a Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty December’ to coordinate inter-agency efforts, enhance security, and p

A U.S.-based Nigerian medical expert, Dr. David Ikudayisi, has launched a state-of-the-art regenerative medicine hospital in Abuja, aimed at revolutionising healthcare delivery and curbing medical tourism. The new facility, named Glory Wellness and Regenerative Centre , focuses on stem cell therapy and other advanced regenerative treatments designed to repair damaged body tissues, enhance healing, and slow the effects of ageing. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Chai

Indian state ministers have called on members of the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom to act as cultural ambassadors, promoting the country's rich and lesser-known attractions to international audiences. The appeal was made during the “Travellers’ Paradise” event hosted by the High Commission of India in London, held alongside the World Travel Market (WTM) 2025 one of the world’s premier travel industry exhibitions. Representatives from Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 221 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa State, as part of its intensified campaign to curb the menace across the state’s 27 local government areas. The exercise, organised in collaboration with the Jigawa State Ministry for Local Government and Community Development, marks the beginning of a three-phase grassroots sensitisation programme targeting critical stakeholders. Speaking at the f

The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg has issued a landmark ruling restraining the controversial anti-migrant group Operation Dudula  and its leaders from intimidating or attacking foreign nationals living in South Africa. Justice Leicester Adams, who delivered the electronically circulated judgment, declared the group’s actions unlawful and unconstitutional, stressing that only authorised immigration or police officers can demand identity documents from resi

The Federal Government says it will establish a Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty “December to coordinate inter-agency efforts and enhance Nigeria’s global image as a festive destination. ‎Detty December is the vibrant, month-long celebration in Nigeria that takes place in December, filled with parties, concerts, weddings, and cultural events. ‎A major highpoint of the extravaganza is the return of the diaspora, who come home to reconnect and celebrate the festive season, wit

Lawmakers in the United States Congress have introduced a bill seeking visa restrictions and asset freezes on leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, accusing the groups of involvement in widespread attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Representative Smith Christopher, designates both organizations along with several Fulani-linked militias operating in Benue and

Today on DiasporaNews.ng : Nigeria’s diaspora community remains vocal and influential across global economic, political, and social issues, as investors, thought-leaders and advocacy groups push for reforms, protection of national sovereignty, and strategic development. From calls for economic stability and investment security to diaspora-driven philanthropy, policy intervention, and international partnerships, these updates reflect the growing power of Nigerians abroad in sh

The Nigeria Immigration Service has raised alarm over the rising number of Nigerians dying in the course of illegal migration to Europe and North America, describing the trend as a preventable national tragedy Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, issued the warning during an anti-smuggling sensitisation programme held at the Service’s Ogun State Command headquarters in Abeokuta. She urged residents to resist the lure of irregular migration, stressing that most vic

Businessman and philanthropist Chief Chikwe Udensi has pledged ₦50 million to a welfare fund established for the Igbo community in Ghana, during a courtesy visit to Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, the traditional leader of Ndigbo in the country. Udensi, who was in Ghana on a private engagement, used the visit to reaffirm his long-standing commitment to the cultural empowerment and social wellbeing of Igbo people living outside Nigeria. The donation is expected to strengthen a sup

Nigeria Embassy washington A coalition of Nigerian organisations in the United States has firmly opposed any plan by the U.S. government to deploy troops to Nigeria under the pretext of protecting persecuted Christians. The position was made public in a joint statement signed by Temi Aregbesola, President of the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), and 19 other diaspora groups, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of possible military action after de

A United States–based Nigerian investor, Engr. Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive steps to halt Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions and rebuild trust among local and diaspora investors. Okengwu, the CEO of WinHomes Global Services Ltd., said thousands of Nigerians abroad who continue to invest in the country are losing confidence due to policy uncertainty, weak investor protection, and rising economic instability. She stressed that

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says he is unsurprised by the wave of U.S. visa and green card cancellations currently affecting foreign nationals, insisting he predicted the policy shift long before it happened In a new interview published by BBC News Pidgin on Facebook on Wednesday, the 91-year-old playwright recalled warning that once Donald Trump returned to power, the U.S. would intensify immigration crackdowns, including revoking previously granted residency privileges. So

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NiDOA) has urged the United States government to cooperate with Nigeria in addressing security and crime-related challenges instead of taking steps that could violate the country’s sovereignty. The Continental Chairman of NiDOA, Dr. Victor Ubani, made the appeal in a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, while reacting to the decision of former U.S. President Donald Trump to label Nigeria “a countr

A development economist from Benue State, Dr. Peter Atorough, has unveiled a proposal for a structured investment fund designed to mobilise the wealth and expertise of Benue indigenes living abroad into large-scale economic projects back home. The proposed initiative, named the Benue in Diaspora Investment Trust (BIDI Trust), is intended to operate as a public-private partnership that would allow members of the Benue diaspora to co-invest with the state government in sectors

On Diaspora News Today, we spotlight the latest updates shaping the lives of Africans abroad, from government policy changes and immigration reforms to trade partnerships, culture, investment alerts, and standout achievers in the global diaspora. Stay informed, stay connected, and stay ahead of the conversations that matter beyond borders.  1. Nigeria Immigration Service to Launch One-Time Emergency Passport for Citizens Abroad The Nigeria Immigration Service is set to intro