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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

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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

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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 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

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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 […]