The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Muslim diaspora communities across the world to strengthen unity and deepen cooperation to tackle common challenges and support development. Dabiri-Erewa made the call while representing Nigeria at the First Muslim Diaspora Forum in Ankara, Türkiye, where she joined government officials, policymakers and diaspora representatives from more than 47 countr

Nigerian-American racing driver Ugo Ugochukwu has made history after winning the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Drivers’ Championship at the season finale in Madrid, becoming the first American to claim the prestigious junior single-seater title. The 19-year-old secured the championship after finishing second in the final feature race at the newly introduced Madring circuit. Driving for Campos Racing, Ugo entered the decisive race level on points with British driver Freddie Slater. Ugo f

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom by two weeks following a strong turnout from Nigerians seeking passport services. The exercise, which was initially scheduled to end on September 19, will now run until October 3, 2026, covering eligible Nigerians in London and Manchester. According to the NIS, the extension was approved in response to the growing demand for the intervention service and is inten

Nigerians in Burkina Faso pledge cooperation against transnational crimes Representatives of the Nigerian community across Burkina Faso’s 17 regions have pledged peaceful coexistence and closer cooperation with local authorities against transnational crimes. They made the commitment during the maiden formal meeting between Nigeria’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Syndoph Endoni and representatives of the Nigerian community in Ouagadougou. The meeting, held at the Nigerian Embass

The United States chapter of the Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over what it described as an attempt to take his political opposition to President Bola Tinubu to Washington ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Sunday, the diaspora group alleged that Atiku’s camp was lobbying American officials with old US documents relating to Tinubu in an effort to influence perceptions of the Pre

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has donated $265,854 to support the evacuation of 500 Nigerians affected by xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa. The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed the contribution on Friday, September 4, while expressing appreciation to the church and its leadership for supporting the government’s efforts to bring distressed Nigerians back home. The donation will be used to fund 500 one-way air tickets for Nigerians se

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to improve security across Nigeria, with Defence Minister General Christopher Musa assuring Nigerians living abroad that measures are being intensified to create a safer environment for citizens returning home. Musa gave the assurance while meeting with members of the Nigerian community in Angola during his participation in the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Uni

The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs (LASDA), ESV Dr. Jermaine Sanwo-Olu, has attained a new academic milestone after earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Project Management from Lagos State University (LASU). Sanwo-Olu was awarded the doctorate on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, following the successful completion of his doctoral research on diaspora engagement and construction project performance in Lagos State. His research examined the cont

Nigeria recorded a sharp increase in formal diaspora remittances in July 2026, with inflows processed through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) reaching $947 million. The latest figure puts the country within close reach of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) long-term objective of attracting at least $1 billion in remittances through formal channels every month. CBN data showed that remittance inflows via IMTOs amounted to about $3.8 billion between January and

Nigeria-Canada relations have received a boost following commendation from the Canadian government for the successful organisation of a diaspora conference by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and its NiDEC Planning Committee. Canada’s Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Carlos Rojas-Arbulú, praised NiDCOM and the 15-member Planning Committee for organising what he described as an impactful conference during a courtesy visit to NiDCOM Chairperson, Hon. Abike Dabi

A Nigerian national, Olukanyinsola Odebode, 30, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in the United Kingdom after being convicted of rape and sexual assault involving two women. Odebode received the sentence at Swansea Crown Court after proceedings that examined a series of allegations and offences linked to his conduct over a number of years. The court considered the seriousness of the crimes before imposing the lengthy custodial sentence. The offences that led to his con

Nigerian-born nurse and social media personality Bemi Orojuogun, widely recognised online as “London Bus Aunty,” has received a notable honour in the United Kingdom after a London bus stop was named in recognition of her. The development has attracted commendation from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), which described the recognition as a source of pride for Nigerians at home and abroad. NiDCOM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, congratulat

Another 83 Nigerian nationals have returned home from South Africa, arriving at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The returnees departed O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 3:10 p.m. aboard South African Airways Flight SAA 0060 and arrived in Lagos at approximately 8:30 p.m. The group comprised 58 adults, 23 children and two infants. One official from the Nigerian Consulate accompanied the returnees during the

A South African court has postponed its decision on the deportation case involving former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, with judgment now expected in February 2027. The Cape Town Regional Court deferred the matter on Tuesday as Adetshina continues her legal challenge against efforts by South African authorities to remove her from the country. The development came amid protests outside the court by members of Operation Dudula, an anti-immigration group that has re

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians living abroad to increase their investments in the country, urging them to take advantage of ongoing economic reforms and contribute capital, skills and technology to Nigeria’s development. President Tinubu made the call at the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), an annual hybrid event organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI). Represented by his Chief

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has sent a team of passport officials to the United Kingdom to address a backlog of passport applications and assist Nigerians experiencing delays with their documents. The intervention was ordered by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, with the officials expected to commence the exercise in the UK from Monday. According to the NIS, the team will handle a range of passport-related matters, including new applications, renewals an

Nigeria and Canada have expanded their bilateral air transport framework in a landmark agreement expected to pave the way for direct scheduled flights between the two countries while strengthening trade, tourism and people-to-people connections. The agreement was signed at the High Commission of Canada in Abuja following technical negotiations between officials from both countries. Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, was represented at the

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a high-powered Federal Government delegation, led by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to represent Nigeria at the inaugural Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference (NIDEC) 2026, scheduled to take place in Toronto, Canada, from August 12 to 15. The conference, themed "Invest Nigeria, Thrive Abroad," is designed to strengthen investment ties between Nigeria and Canada while creating new opportunities for diaspora-drive

President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has held high-level talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as both leaders explored opportunities to strengthen trade and investment ties between Canada and Africa. The discussions focused on building strategic partnerships that would support sustainable economic development, accelerate industrialization, and unlock new investment opportunities across the African continent. The engagement refl

The Federal Government has called on Nigerians living in Saudi Arabia to play a greater role in attracting investment and strengthening economic ties between both countries. The appeal was made at the opening of the second Nigeria-Saudi Diaspora Investment and Tourism Exhibition in Abuja, where government officials highlighted the critical role of the diaspora in promoting trade, tourism and business opportunities. Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senior Adviser o