The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has urged authorities in the United States to investigate the cause of death of a Nigerian professor, Marinus Iwuchukwu, who was found dead in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Allegheny County Police had received a distress call requesting…
Dabiri-Erewa applauds Nigerian for winning American Field Service Award
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has applauded Noel Alumona for winning the American Field Service (AFS) Award for Young Global Citizens. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa gave the commendation when Alumona paid her a courtesy visit…
Kizz Daniel released from Tanzanian police custody
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has said that singer, Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has been released from police custody in Tanzania. A video that went viral on social media on Monday showed the moment Tanzanian authorities arrested…
Body of Nigerian woman who died in Cote D’Ivoire prison arrives country today
The body of a Nigerian woman who died in a Cote D’Ivoire prison, Ms Itunnu Babalola a.k.a Becky Paul, arrives Nigeria on Friday night. Itunu’s remain will arrive Muritala Muhammed International Airport Lagos on Friday at 11pm via Air Côte…
Onyeagwu canvasses collaboration with Nigerians in the Diaspora for sustainable economic growth and development
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has called for increased collaboration of Nigerians in the diaspora for the nation to achieve its economic growth targets. According to a statement, he made the call during the 4th…
FG signs pact with Konga to aid Nigerians in diaspora
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has signed a partnership with the Federal Government through the Diaspora Commission to further strengthen the relationship between Nigerians abroad, their relatives and the nation. To this effect, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed…
NIDCOM gives update on Nigerian lady ‘wrongfully jailed’ in Cote d’Ivoire
The Nigerians In Diaspora Commission has said it is working to prove the innocence of a Nigerian lady, Itunu Babalola, who is incarcerated in Cote d’Ivoire. A statement signed by Gabriel Odu for the Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit…
*Lagos restricts movement of trucks on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, others (Punch)*Court jails mechanic for attempting to steal car (DailyTrust)
Lagos restricts movement of trucks on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, others (Punch) The Lagos State Government has announced the restriction of truck drivers within the state, especially on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, The PUNCH reports. This was contained in a statement on Thursday…
Funmi Iyanda hosts Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Omayeli Odeli on Public Eye
Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, will on Friday, May 22, appear on Public Eye with Funmi Iyanda. It is the fifth in a series broadcast every Friday on Instagram Live at 8 pm. With an ongoing focus…