International and Diplomacy
US Endorses EFCC’s anti-Graft war: American Director hails commission’s impressive works
Stanley Ihedigbo United States Director of Narcotics and Law Enforcement in the Nigerian Embassy, Candace Spradley, has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its impressive efforts in combating economic and financial crimes, as well as other corrupt activities. Spradley’s endorsement is a significant nod…
Read More »Sanwo-Olu to African Ancestry delegates, consider Lagos your second home
Stanley Ihedigbo Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has encouraged the Historic African Diaspora tracing their roots to Nigeria to see Lagos as their home. According to the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the governor gave this…
Read More »NIDCOM boss congratulates Richard Edoki on prestigious UK award nomination
Stanley Ihedigbo Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Nigerian-born broadcaster Richard Edoki, known as Richybongo, on his nomination for Best Newcomer at the National Hospital Radio Awards 2025. According to the Director, Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa…
Read More »A legacy of collaboration: British Council’s 80-year journey in Nigeria
L-R: Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Obi Asika; President of Rotary Club of Abuja, Jabi Lakeside, Amobi Ogum; Honorable Akin Alabi; British High Commissioner, Abuja, Dr. Richard Montgomery; Head of Marketing, Cultural Engagement British Council, Sub Saharan Africa; Edemekong Uyoh; Director Programmes, Chikodi Onyemerela and Director of…
Read More »NiDCOM at 5: Transforming Diaspora engagement with visionary leadership
By Juliannah Vincent-Yakubu As the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) celebrates its fifth anniversary, it has cemented its position as a transformative force in bridging Nigeria and its global diaspora. Established to harness the expertise, resources, and networks of millions of Nigerians abroad, NiDCOM has redefined diaspora engagement, driving…
Read More »California eyes Africa for investment, partners with NiDCOM for sustainable development
L-R, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission(NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and California State Transportation Secretary, Dr Toks Omishakin, at a strategic meeting at NIDCOM’s Headquarters in Abuja. Stanley Ihedigbo Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has emphasized the importance of investing in…
Read More »IOM supports Adamawa State Government in relocating IDPs to safe area
Stanley Ihedigbo International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government, aimed at providing a fresh start for 50 families of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The families, previously residing in the Song Local Government Area, are being relocated…
Read More »Flooding in Nigeria: IOM intensifies emergency response with $668,000 grant
Stanley Ihedigbo International Organization for Migration (IOM) has allocated an additional $668,000 to support emergency humanitarian relief for flood-affected communities in Nigeria. The funding, provided through the Rapid Response Fund (RRF), brings the total amount allocated by IOM to local partners to over $2.4 million in…
Read More »Elon Musk’s PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says
By Dan Merica (AP) Elon Musk’s super PAC spent around $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group’s spending, funding an effort that set a new standard for how billionaires can influence elections. The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX…
Read More »NIDCOM secures partnership with white house on Diaspora engagement for 7th NDIS
(L-R): Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa; Executive Director, President Joe Biden’s Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement (PAC-ADE) U.S.A., Ms. Deniece Laurent-Mantey; Summit Coordinator/Chair Planning Committee, Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDIS), Ms. Badewa Adejugbe-Williams,during the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit in Abuja Stanley…
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