The Federal Government has announced that medical outreach programmes led by Nigerian healthcare professionals living abroad have directly impacted nearly 10,000 people while strengthening the skills of more than 2,000 frontline health workers across the country's six geopolitical zones. The intervention, carried out through the National Diaspora Health Impact Initiative (NDHII), brought together Nigerian doctors, nurses and other medical specialists in the diaspora to provid

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has honoured 32 exceptional Nigerians living abroad, alongside organisations and distinguished individuals, at the 2026 National Diaspora Merit Awards for their outstanding contributions to Nigeria's development and achievements across various sectors. The awards were presented during the 2026 National Diaspora Day celebration held in Abuja, where government officials, diplomats, development partners, and members of the Nigerian d

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian medical doctors and other healthcare professionals living abroad to return home and support ongoing efforts to strengthen the country's healthcare system under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The President made the appeal on Friday while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations Worldwide at the State House in Abuja during the 2026 National Diaspora Day celebration. Tinubu said Nigeria needs the expertise,

The Nigerian community in South Africa is calling for an independent investigation following the death of a Nigerian national, Chika Ibe, during a police operation in Cape Town The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday at Parksig Villas in the Bellville area. According to community representatives, Ibe died while officers from the South African Police Service (SAPS) were carrying out an operation at the location. The case has sparked widespread reactions after a video circ

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians living abroad to become ambassadors of the country's positive image by highlighting its achievements alongside its challenges. Speaking on the role of the Nigerian diaspora, Dabiri-Erewa said the country should not be defined solely by negative stories. She noted that Nigeria has recorded numerous successes that deserve recognition both at home and on

The South African government has said it will not compensate Nigerian citizens who abandoned properties while leaving the country during periods of unrest. Speaking at a media briefing, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni stated that the government has no legal obligation to reimburse owners of abandoned assets, particularly where the properties were acquired unlawfully or are located in informal settlements. According to her, legally owned properties in South Africa are properly registered

Another group of 266 stranded Nigerians has arrived in Lagos from South Africa under the Federal Government's ongoing evacuation programme, bringing the total number of citizens repatriated through four separate operations to 852. The latest batch landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Friday aboard an Air Peace flight and was received by officials of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) alongside other government agencies responsible for profiling a

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Africans living abroad to play a leading role in accelerating the continent's development by leveraging their expertise, investments and global networks. Speaking at the 2026 Black Engineering Week in San Jose, California, Dabiri-Erewa described Africans in the diaspora as a vital link between Africa and the rest of the world. She encouraged professiona

The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to evacuate 271 Nigerians from South Africa in the third phase of its special repatriation programme, with the flight scheduled to depart Johannesburg in the early hours of Friday, July 3. According to an announcement by Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa, all approved passengers have successfully completed the required screening and have been cleared for the evacuation exercise. The affected Nigerians have been dire

The Nigerian government has called on South African authorities to take immediate and decisive steps to protect Nigerian citizens as anti-migrant demonstrations continue across parts of the country. The protests, organised by groups campaigning against undocumented immigration, have heightened fears among foreign nationals despite assurances from organisers that the rallies would remain peaceful. Speaking on the situation, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has initiated discussions with San José State University in the United States on a partnership aimed at expanding educational opportunities and technology-driven learning for young Nigerians. The meeting brought together NIDCOM Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the President of San José State University, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, to examine areas of mutual interest in education, innovation, and cultu

A second batch of Nigerians affected by recent anti-foreigner violence in South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its evacuation programme for citizens seeking to return home. The latest group, comprising 66 returnees, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday night. Their arrival follows the earlier return of 258 Nigerians who were brought back to the country earlier this month. Officials involved in the exercise said the

A group of Nigerians residing in South Africa staged a peaceful demonstration outside the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria on Monday, expressing dissatisfaction over delays in the ongoing evacuation exercise for citizens seeking to return home. The protesters called on Nigerian authorities to accelerate arrangements for additional flights, stating that many registered returnees remain stranded amid growing concerns over anti-immigrant tensions in parts of South Africa. Pa

Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been found not guilty of multiple bribery charges by a court in the United Kingdom, bringing an end to a lengthy legal trial that lasted several months. The verdict was delivered at Southwark Crown Court in London on June 17, 2026, following a five-month hearing that examined allegations linked to her time in office between 2011 and 2015. The case was prosecuted by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA

The first group of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos following growing concerns over the safety of foreign nationals amid recent anti-immigration unrest in the country. A government-coordinated flight carrying 262 Nigerians and three accompanying officials landed in Nigeria on Thursday. The evacuation exercise follows reports of attacks linked to anti-foreigner demonstrations that have taken place in parts of South Africa in recent months. Nigeria's M

The Coroner’s Court sitting on Lagos Island has suspended further proceedings in the inquest into the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the young son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. The matter, which was scheduled to proceed before the coroner, was halted after legal representatives informed the court that the Lagos State High Court had issued an order directing a stay of proceedings pending the determination of a judicial review applicat

President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the President of Benin Republic, Romuald Wadagni, in Lagos, marking the first official meeting between the two leaders since the Beninese leader assumed office. Wadagni arrived in Lagos for a brief working visit and was welcomed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu before proceeding to the President’s residence in Ikoyi for talks with Tinubu. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, lasted for about 30 minutes. Neither go

Roseline Ogunro has officially been inaugurated as the new Mayor of Islington, marking another milestone in the increasing presence of Nigerians in British local government. Her elevation follows closely after another Nigerian-born figure, Jason Jackson, previously made history as the borough’s first Nigerian-born mayor, underscoring a continuing trend of diaspora representation in UK civic leadership. Ogunro, who has been active in local governance and community service, ass

Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have entered into a new partnership aimed at expanding cooperation in the mining and energy sectors following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding during the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit. The agreement, signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, is expected to strengthen collaboration in mineral exploration, technical devel

Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassador to the United States, Kayode Are, has formally assumed office in Washington after presenting his diplomatic credentials to US President Donald Trump at the White House. The presentation ceremony, which took place in Washington, DC, marked the official recognition of Are as Nigeria’s representative to the United States government. The event featured diplomatic formalities involving American protocol officials, security personnel, and repres