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Reclaiming The Role of The Nigerian Diaspora in Nation- Building

Daily Dispatch October 15, 2025

By Nuhu MakamaCoalition for Peace, Justice and National Stability (CPJNS) The Nigeria diaspora represents one of our nation’s greatest untapped strengths spread across continents and excelling in diverse professions. Nigerians abroad have built reputation for brilliance, resilience and

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Two Nigerians Nabbed in Libya Over Robbery Allegations

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2025

Authorities in Tripoli, Libya, have apprehended two Nigerians accused of engaging in a string of robberies across the city. The suspects, identified as undocumented migrants, were arrested on August 25 after CCTV footage reportedly captured them robbing a convenience store. Migrant Rescue Watch, an organisation that tracks migrant-related incidents, confirmed the arrest in

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Irregular Migration: 7000 Nigerians Stranded in Libya, Says NIDCOM

Daily Dispatch August 20, 2025

The Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has disclosed that about 7000 Nigerian immigrants are stranded in Libya. She made the disclosure at the official launch of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), strategic plan for Nigeria, 2025-2027, in Abuja. Speaking on Tuesday evening, Dabiri-Etewa said: “As we speak 7000

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Nigerian Workers Abandoned in CAR Get Succour at Nigerian Embassy

Daily Dispatch July 30, 2025

…Reps Committee Begins Probe of Incident The stranded Nigerians in Central Africa Republic CAR have finally arrived at the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui. It will be recalled that through a viral video, some Nigerian miners called for help, which elicited immediate intervention from officials of the Nigerian Embassy and CAR security who accompanied them from […]

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NIDCOM to Launch Housing Platform to Attract Nigeria in Diaspora to Invest in Property

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2025

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has concluded arrangements to launch the Diaspora Home and Abroad Platform to protect Nigerian abroad to seamlessly invest in property in the country. The platform, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said will be launched during the sixth edition of National Diaspora Day, holding on July 25 and […]

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NIDCOM, UI sign MoU to establish first African Diaspora Resource Centre

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2023

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the University of Ibadan (UI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of an African Diaspora Resource Centre. The signing of the MoU for the TETFUND funded Centre of Excellence for Diaspora Studies held on Thursday in Ibadan at the university board room. The Chairman and […]