Nigerians in South Africa Archives

“Contribute your resources to consolidate national growth”, Tinubu to Nigerians in diaspora

Diaspora Newsline9 months ago9 months ago0

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to consolidating national development and building a stronger and more prosperous country. President Tinubu made the call on Thursday at Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, Japan, during an interactive meeting with select members of...

National Diaspora Day: NiDCOM set to launch Diaspora Housing Platform, others

Diaspora Newsline10 months ago10 months ago0

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) is set to launch the Diaspora Home and Abroad Platform during the sixth edition of National Diaspora Day, holding on July 25 and 26 at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja. This was part of a press statement released by the commission’s...

Nigeria Faces Growing Visa Restrictions: A Wake-Up Call For Domestic and Regional Travel Focus

Diaspora Newsline10 months ago10 months ago0

What travel challenges have you experienced to-and-between Nigeria from other countries like the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and United Kingdom, which have subjected Nigerians to difficult visa entry rules? These visa restrictions are part of massive immigration restrictions that will not only affect inbound tourism, but also...

CALGARY CANADA 2025: NIGERIA DELEGATION SHINE AT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION.

Diaspora Newsline11 months ago11 months ago0

By Anne Uche Obi Rotary is an international service organization with over 1.2 million members in 200+ countries. It brings together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and advance goodwill and peace. Rotary’s core values include service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. Rotary a...

GOV OKPEBHOLO TAPS INTO $7BN ANNUAL REMITTANCES BY EDO DIASPORANS, ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS

Diaspora Newsline11 months ago11 months ago0

Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo’s administration is ushering in a new era of engagement and empowerment for Edo State’s global diaspora through a visionary and transformative policy framework implemented by the Edo State Diaspora Agency. This initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening ties with Edo indigenes worldwide by prioritizing their...

Nigeria’s Emeka Onwezi elected president of top African American Bar Association

Diaspora NewslineMay 17, 202511 months ago0

Nigerian born American legal luminary, Barrister Emeka Onwezi has been elected as president of top African American bar association, J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association. The good news of his election as president of J. Franklyn Borne Bar Association was shared on the facebook page of his law firm, through a...

Canada’s City Of Brampton Honor’s Prince Segun Akanni With Arts Acclaimed Award

Diaspora NewslineMay 17, 2025May 17, 20250

In a heartwarming celebration of creativity, passion, and cultural impact, Prince Segun Akanni has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Arts Acclaim Award by the City of Brampton. The recognition comes as part of the city’s annual Citizen Awards Program, a longstanding initiative that celebrates individuals who have made significant...

CBN unveils diaspora BVN platform, targets $1bn monthly remittances

Diaspora NewslineMay 16, 2025May 16, 20250

By Noel chiagorom In a bold and long-overdue move, Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has launched a digital platform enabling Nigerians abroad to register for their Bank Verification Number (BVN) remotely. The goal? To capture at least $1 billion in monthly remittances through formal channels. It’s a strategic pivot that, if...

My Japa story by Prof Lekan Ayo-Yusuf

Diaspora NewslineApr 5, 2025April 28, 20250

Prof Ayo-Yusuf is currently the Head of the School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria, with over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, serves as a member of the editorial board of a number of international journals and as a member of a number of national and...

Nigeria’s Prof. Ayo-Yusuf Set to Deliver Inaugural Address at the University of Pretoria, South Africa

Diaspora NewslineFeb 17, 2025February 24, 20250

Nigerian-born, South African-based Professor Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf is scheduled to deliver his inaugural address at the prestigious University of Pretoria, South Africa. The inaugural address, which is meant to mark the milestone of attaining full Professorship, was to have held about 10 years ago, but Prof. Ayo-Yusuf’s very busy administrative roles...