UBA, NiDCOM deepen collaboration to unlock diaspora capital for Nigeria’s growth
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has strengthened its partnership with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission to promote investment from Nigerians living abroad. The move is aimed at supporting Nigeria’s economic growth through diaspora contributions. UBA’s Group CEO, Oliver Alawuba, made this known during a meeting with NiDCOM officials led by Abike Dabiri-Erewa at the bank’s UK […]
War: Federal govt begins evacuation of Nigerians from Iran
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun evacuating Nigerians who wish to leave Iran due to rising tensions in the region. The evacuees are being escorted by embassy officials to the Armenian border to ensure their safe passage out of the country. The update was shared by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, head of the Nigerians in Diaspora […]
Iran: ‘We’re yet to get distress calls from Nigerians’ – FG
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said it has not received any distress calls from Nigerians living in Iran. This comes as tensions continue between Iran, the United States, and Israel. According to NiDCOM’s media director, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, while Nigerians may be in Iran, none has officially contacted the commission for help. He clarified […]
We were sexu@lly abused by our Chinese employers in CAR- rescued Nigerian workers lament
It was a heartbreaking moment when 12 Nigerian workers who were trapped in the Central African Republic (CAR) shared their painful experiences of abuse in the hands of their Chinese employers. They revealed that apart from being denied their salaries, they were also sexually abused during their time of suffering. The group of men had […]
You can’t lie about your country and then we keep quiet – Dabiri-Erewa slams Kemi Badenoch over claim on Nigerian citizenship
The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly criticized UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch for making what she called a misleading and false statement about Nigeria’s citizenship laws. Badenoch, during an interview, claimed that Nigerian women are unable to pass citizenship to their children, suggesting that her children couldn’t be […]
NIDCOM Boss, Abike Dabiri Asks Cape Verde To Release Detained Nigerian Tourists
Six Nigerian tourists are reportedly held in poor conditions at an immigration deportation center in Cape Verde, without access to legal or consular help, raising serious concerns. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on Cape Verdean authorities to release six Nigerian tourists detained at an immigration facility. According to a statement issued on […]
13 More Nigerian Girls Rescued From Human Traffickers In Ghana
In a successful operation, 13 Nigerian girls have been rescued from human traffickers in Ghana. This rescue brings the total number of victims repatriated to Nigeria in just five months to 163. The girls, aged 19 to 30 years, come from different states including Ebonyi, Benue, Kaduna, and Rivers. The operation was carried out thanks […]
NiDCOM Rescues 17 Nigerian Women from Trafficking in Ghana
In a recent rescue operation, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) brought back 17 Nigerian women who were trafficked to Ghana. These women, aged between 18 and 29, were lured from Nigeria with false promises of good jobs. Instead, they were exploited and kept silent through coercive oaths. This successful operation highlights NiDCOM’s commitment to […]
2025 AFCON: Dabiri-Erewa Criticizes Super Eagles’ Poor Treatment in Libya
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the head of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has strongly condemned the poor treatment of Nigeria’s Super Eagles by Libyan authorities before their upcoming match. The Super Eagles, who traveled to Libya on Sunday for a football match, faced unexpected difficulties when their flight was diverted to a remote airport far from […]