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NUSA re-echoes need to seek voting rights for Nigerians in diaspora

Diaspora NewslineSep 23, 2025September 23, 20250

The President of Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), Smart Nwobi, has called on the Federal Government to initiate steps to facilitate diaspora voting. Nwobi made the call in London at a summit organised by the National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-D). He said inspite of millions of Nigerians...

Nigerians in diaspora host agritech forum

Diaspora NewslineSep 23, 2025September 23, 20250

A groundbreaking Global AgriTech Innovation Seminar, organised by the Global Youth in AgriTech Network (GYANT), is set to take place in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, today. The hybrid event, hosted at One Tech Hub from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (GMT+1), will gather leaders and innovators to discuss how technology can...

Nigeria’s Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe promoted to Commodore of the US Navy

Diaspora NewslineSep 19, 2025September 19, 20250

It was a proud moment for Nigeria and the global naval community, Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe, a distinguished Nigerian-American officer, has been promoted to Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60, and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 65, headquartered in Rota, Spain. This milestone marks another chapter in Capt. Ndukwe’s remarkable career of service...

Botswana appoints Nigeria’s Farouk Gumel as Chairman Of its Sovereign Wealth Fund

Diaspora NewslineSep 16, 2025September 16, 20250

The President of Botswana, His Excellency Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, has appointed Nigerian banker and investment executive, Mr. Farouk Gumel, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the newly launched Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited (BSWF), a multi-billion-dollar vehicle designed to diversify the nation’s economy beyond diamonds. Gumel, who...

Group, NIDCOM mobilise Nigerians abroad for rebranding agenda

Diaspora NewslineSep 15, 2025September 15, 20250

The Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) says it is collaborating with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to mobilise the estimated 17 million Nigerians abroad. The partnership, it said, aims to project a positive image of the country and drive national development. URNI Chairman, Board of Trustees, Brig.-Gen. Buba...

Nigerian diaspora leaders honoured at CBI African Icons Merit Award

Diaspora NewslineSep 12, 2025September 12, 20250

Three prominent figures of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Indiana Chapter were among those recognised at the maiden edition of the CBI African Icons Merit Award, held at the Global Village Welcome Center in Indianapolis on 6 September. The event, organised by the CBI Community Network, brought together African...

New housing scheme restores confidence of Nigerians in diaspora

Diaspora NewslineSep 12, 2025September 12, 20250

The Nigerian Community in Turkey has expressed delight over the Federal Government’s Home/Abroad Housing Scheme, describing it as a major step toward restoring the confidence of Nigerians in the diaspora. The scheme is designed to enable Nigerians living abroad to securely invest in and own homes in Nigeria without fear...

Scenes from the 2025 summer picnic by Mbaise Cultural Organisation, Toronto

Diaspora NewslineSep 11, 2025September 12, 20250

The leadership and members of the Mbaise Cultural Organization in Toronto, Canada turned out en-masse for their annual Summer Picnic. This years event was held on the 16th of August 2025 at the popular Downsview Park in Toronto. The organisation which had a beautiful outing under the pragmatic leadership of...

Cross River, NIDCOM celebrate historic launch of Nigeria’s first state-level Diaspora Commission Office*

Diaspora NewslineSep 9, 2025September 9, 20250

Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), joined forces with Governor, Cross River State, Bassey Otu, his wife, Rev. (Mrs.) Eyoanwan Otu, and the Chairman, Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) to mark a significant groundbreaking State’s strategy to engage its diaspora community for growth and development. The official inauguration of...

US donates $32.5m to avert N’East hunger crisis

Diaspora NewslineSep 4, 2025September 4, 20250

The United States Government has committed $32.5m to the United Nations World Food Programme to support food and nutrition assistance for hundreds of thousands of people affected by conflict in Nigeria. According to a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, the funding will enable WFP Nigeria...