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

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls who were detained in Mauritius, bringing relief to their families and many Nigerians who had followed the incident with concern. The Commission said the affected women are now safe and are on their way back to Nigeria. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued by NiDCOM's Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. He disclosed that the Commis

A 63-year-old Nigerian national, Ada Ngozi Otuka, has pleaded guilty in the United States to unlawfully voting in multiple federal elections and falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen during voter registration. According to U.S. authorities, Otuka, who resides in Katy, Texas, is not an American citizen and was therefore not legally eligible to participate in U.S. elections. Investigators said she nevertheless registered to vote by declaring herself a U.S. citizen. Federal inve

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

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