International and Diplomacy
Open Society Foundations to commit $400m for 8 years to support economic, climate prosperity
Stanley Ihedigbo Open Society Foundations has announced that it’s will commit $400m over eight years to support the development of green industrial policies that contribute to economic growth in the Global South—significantly scaling up its support of economic development. The new Economic and Climate Prosperity program will fund…
Read More »Over 2.5m Abuja original inhabitants future remains very bleak, CHRICED Boss
Stanley Ihedigbo Executive Director of Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED), Dr Ibrahim Zikirullahi, has said over 2.5 million indigenous people, known as Abuja Original Inhabitants (OIs) of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT),without rectifying the injustice done to them, their future remains…
Read More »FG vows to address challenges confronting Nigeria students in Diaspora
Stanley Ihedigbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his readiness to address all the challenges Nigerians studying abroad are facing, thus enhancing their well-being and in line with his citizen diplomacy policy. According to the Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Mr. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Tinubu reiterated this reassurance…
Read More »AGFCS condemns killing, numerous injuries during protest in Kenya over proposed tax increases
Stanley Ihedigbo Action Group on Free Civic Space (AGFCS), has strongly condemned the killing of at least 23 individuals and the numerous injuries sustained during the protests in Kenya arising from proposed tax increases, as reported by various media outlets in Kenya. According to statement made available…
Read More »NIDCOM boss hails Dr. Shoyemi as governor, NHS foundation trust
Stanley Ihedigbo Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Dr Olufemi Segun Shoyemi on his election as Governor, South Tees Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust. In a congratulatory message, the NIDCOM boss described the victory of his election as the governor of NHS Foundation…
Read More »IOM, Benue Government , USAID Launch rapid response fund for crisis-affected populations
Stanley Ihedigbo International Organization for Migration (IOM), together with the Benue State Government and USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), launched last week the Rapid Response Fund project to provide lifesaving multisectoral intervention to the crisis-affected population in Benue State and across the country. Insecurity, intercommunal conflicts…
Read More »FG to send delegates to Teesside University over unfair treatment, unjust deportation order to Nigerian students
Stanley Ihedigbo A delegation, to be led by a representative of the Nigerian Embassy in the UK, Amb. Christian Okeke, leaders of the Nigerian Students Union in UK ,will visit the Management of Teesside University to intervene on the allegations of unfair and unjust deportation order served on some…
Read More »Israeli Ambassador commends Gov. Otti on security, quality leadership
Stanley Ihedigbo Abia State Government has expressed strong desire to partner with the nation of Israel in developing its economic and technological potential, with specific reference to human capital, agriculture, digital economy and Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME). Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, made this known …
Read More »75% young people believe gender equality will be achieved in their lifetime – survey
A majority of young people believe gender equality will be achieved in their lifetime if powerholders listen and take action now. A majority of young people (75%) believe gender equality will be achieved in their lifetime if governments and powerholders listen and take action now, according to our new research.…
Read More »NIDCOM commends Emmanuel for promoting unity, community empowerment in Northern Ireland
Eze Ihedigbo Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Jahswill Emmanuel for his remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to community development in Northern Ireland. This includes his recent recognition as the 2023 winner of the Advancing Racial Justice and Fairness Award, presented…
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