NEWS

Diaspora experts urge AI adoption, mentorship, healthy living to unlock Nigeria’s youth potential

Daily Dispatch July 25, 2026

Nigeria’s leading professionals from the diaspora and across key sectors have called for a stronger national commitment to mentorship, artificial intelligence (AI) skills development and healthy living as essential tools for empowering young people and driving sustainable national development.

HEALTH

Nigeria diaspora doctors partner health institutions, stakeholders to advance healthcare

Daily Dispatch July 21, 2026

The Nigerian Doctors Forum, South Africa (NDF-SA), has partnered health institutions and stakeholders to advance diaspora health impact Initiative aimed to improve healthcare outcomes in Nigeria. The event, jointly organised by NDF-SA and the stakeholders was held at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba on Monday in Lagos, with the theme:

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NISER, NiDCOM Advocate Stronger Diaspora Policy to Boost National Development

Daily Dispatch April 28, 2026

The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), in partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has called for a more robust and coordinated diaspora policy framework to enhance Nigeria’s development prospects. This call was made on Tuesday during a high-level validation workshop convened to review findings from a comprehensive diaspora

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NiDCOM Repatriates 13 Nigerians Rescued from Traffickers in Ghana

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2026

….Raises Alarm Over Irregular Migration The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has facilitated the return of 13 Nigerians rescued from a human trafficking syndicate in Ghana, in what officials describe as another stark reminder of the growing dangers facing citizens lured abroad with false promises. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike

COLUMNS

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 innovation. From Silicon Valley to the UK’s NHS, from global finance to the

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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