The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Worldwide (NIDO-WW) has joined millions mourning the passing of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday, 13 July 2025, in London at the age of 82. In a condolence statement on behalf of Nigerians abroad, Mr Chibuzo Ubochi, the Coordinating Chairman of NIDO-WW and Chairman of NIDO Europe,…
The mending of political fences between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been warmly welcomed by a prominent figure in the APC diaspora community, who says the development bodes well for both Lagos and the nation at large. Bola Babarinde, a former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
Nigerians in living abroad have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima for a second term in office come 2027. Mr Ade Omole, Director of the defunct 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) Diaspora Campaign Directorate, made this known at a Dinner party on Saturday in Abuja. The proposal…
The Cross River state government has inaugurated the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRSDC), to engage its indigenes abroad on policies and development projects. Speaking during the inauguration on Wednesday in Calabar, Gov. Bassey Otu, said that the commission would play a strategic role with its people living across the global diaspora community. “You have…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) on Tuesday officially inaugurated the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform in Abuja. According to the apex bank, this innovative digital gateway allows Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a BVN remotely without the need for a physical presence in…
The Ronik Group of Schools, Ejigbo, Lagos State, on Monday said it had introduced a language lab to equip students better for employment across continents. The Vice-Chairman of the school, Dr Adebola Olubanjo, made this known in a statement in Lagos. “We have French and now, we are starting Chinese and Spanish among others,” he…
Chief Ayoola Lawal, former Secretary, Committee of APC Diaspora Chairmen, has reiterated call for recognition of late Chief MKO Abiola as past President of Nigeria. Lawal, the immediate past chairman of. APC in Scandinavian countries made the call via a statement on Monday. The call came on the backdrop of revelations in the newly released…
The Diaspora Organisation Americas (NiDOA) says its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Conference will be held from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24 in Cleveland Ohio, U.S. Dr Victor Ubani, Continental Chair, NiDOA, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via telephone on Sunday, said that Nigerians in the diaspora played active role…
Renowned climate scientist and environmental consultant, Prof. Jimmy Adegoke says Nigerians in diaspora can help the country navigate its development challenges. Adegoke called on the Federal Government to collaborate with these Nigerians to develop the country under president Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The professor spoke at a media chat following the send-off dinner hosted…
