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U.S. Consulate Supports Artist Exchange Program to Celebrate 50-Year Sister Cities Partnership between Lagos

Diaspora NewslineOct 29, 2024October 29, 20240

Lagos—In commemoration of the 50-year Sister Cities partnership between Lagos and Atlanta, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, in collaboration with Rele Arts Foundation , has launched the LagosAtlanta Artist Exchange to further deepen the artistic collaborations between the two dynamic cities. Two Atlanta-based artists, Myra Greene and Artemus Jenkins, arrived in...

Top 10 Easiest countries to get Schengen Visa in 2024

Diaspora NewslineOct 23, 2024October 23, 20240

Key Takeaways_ The easiest Schengen visas to obtain in 2024 are those issued by Iceland, Switzerland, Latvia and Italy. These countries have a lower rejection rate, thus lowering the chances for an applicant to receive a negative response in their application. Malta, Estonia, and Belgium are the world’s worst countries...

End of Immunity: former ICC president, Chile Eboe-Osuji set to release book against impunity, on Oct. 15th

Diaspora NewslineOct 9, 2024October 9, 20240

Nigeria born international jurist and former president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Dr. Chile Eboe Osuji, is set to release his new book titled, End of Immunity. This critically acclaimed and highly anticipated book, which stressed the need to hold world leaders accountable, will be released on the 15th...

5 things to be careful about while on Canadian train journey

Diaspora NewslineMay 17, 2024May 17, 20240

When you are taking a leisurely regional trip or crossing the country, Canadian train travel gives beautiful scenic wonders far different from anything else on earth. But you need caution; even as you enjoy the Canadian train, to ensure a safe journey there are always things that must be wary...

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Opens Up on Her Nigerian Heritage

Nigeria Diaspora NewslineApr 16, 2024May 15, 20240

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan opened up about her Nigerian heritage during her three-day trip to the country. Speaking at an event on women in leadership, the duchess revealed that a genealogy test showed she had Nigerian origins. “Every single moment that I hear anyone talk about what it means to...

Five Interesting Facts About AMVCA 2024 Best Lead Actor, Wale Ojo

Nigeria Diaspora NewslineApr 15, 2024May 15, 20240

Wale Ojo, a British Nigerian actor, director, and producer, has won the Best Lead Actor award at the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2024. His compelling performance in the drama ‘Breath of Life’ has earned him this prestigious award ahead of other actors like Stan Eze, Richard Mofe...

Meghan Markle Receives Emotional Reception From Nigerians

Nigeria Diaspora NewslineApr 15, 2024May 15, 20240

Meghan Markle was welcomed with open arms while visiting Nigeria alongside her husband, Prince Harry, in honor of the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games. On Saturday, May 11, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a reception for military families and the widow association at the Defense Headquarters Officers...

Tinubu’s Neutrality In Rivers Crisis Healthy for Democracy – Nigerians in Diaspora

Nigeria Diaspora NewslineApr 15, 2024May 15, 20240

Some Nigerians in the United States have praised President Bola Tinubu for maintaining neutrality in the ongoing crisis between Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Under the auspices of the Association of Nigerian Professionals in Diaspora (ANProD), the Nigerians said President Tinubu’s refusal to take sides with...

Diaspora Nigerians, World Investors to Meet in London to Tap Into Nigeria’s Potential

Nigeria Diaspora NewslineMar 15, 2024May 15, 20240

The Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS) in London has announced its next ‘face to face’ investment summit with the theme: ‘Invest Nigeria, Invest Africa: Business to business match making and networking summit.’ According to the organisers, the summit taking place in the 4th week of May, 2024 is in...