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National Diaspora Day 2020: President Buhari Applauds Nigerians in Diaspora Contributions to Development_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Nigerians in the Diaspora for their donations of items to the grassroots as their Covid-19 support.The President who spoke In a video message to commemorate this year’s Diaspora Day, observed on July 25 with the theme ,Leveraging Diaspora Resources for National Development in a COVID-19 Era”, appealed to his compatriots,… Continue reading National Diaspora Day 2020: President Buhari Applauds Nigerians in Diaspora Contributions to Development_Ada Nkong

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2020 National Diaspora Day Celebration: Wherever Nigerians in Diaspora Are in Trouble, NIDCOM Will be There_Ada Nkong

The Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has assured Nigerians of NIDCOM's support for Diasporans in distress.She gave the assurance during a pre-event press briefing for the 2020 National diaspora day celebrations.Citing the rescue interventions carried out by the commission since its inception, Dabiri-Erewa said " Where ever Nigerians are in trouble in Diaspora,… Continue reading 2020 National Diaspora Day Celebration: Wherever Nigerians in Diaspora Are in Trouble, NIDCOM Will be There_Ada Nkong

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612 Evacuees Arrive Nigeria Sunday._Ada Nkong

A total of 612 Nigerians evacuated from various countries arrived Nigeria Sunday.An update from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, gave the break down below as summary of the evacuees for Sunday 19 th July 2020 "Azman air arrived from Jeddah with 117 evacuees at about 11:30 pm local time. Emirate flight from Dubai arrived at… Continue reading 612 Evacuees Arrive Nigeria Sunday._Ada Nkong

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247 Stranded Nigerians Arrive Nigeria From Malaysia and Thailand_Ada Nkong

247 stranded Nigerians in Malaysia and Thailand have been evacuated successfully to Nigeria. A post on NIDCOM's Social media page says a Chartered Airpeace flight APK-7813 conveyed 247 stranded Nigerians from Malaysia and Thailand and arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at exactly 2300HRS, 11th of July 2020. According to NIDCOM ,some passengers disembarked in… Continue reading 247 Stranded Nigerians Arrive Nigeria From Malaysia and Thailand_Ada Nkong

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Not all Nigerians in Diaspora are Fraudsters- Abike Dabiri _Ada Nkong

Following the stigmatization and stereotyping of Nigerians in diaspora as a result of the arrest of Hushpuppi, the Chairman ,Nigerians in Diaspora commission Abike Dabiri-Erews has called for focus on the many positive achievements of Nigerians in diaspora. She says the recent arrest of some Nigerians in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates for fraud particularly… Continue reading Not all Nigerians in Diaspora are Fraudsters- Abike Dabiri _Ada Nkong

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Nigerian Traders in Ghana Commend NIDCOM as 600 Locked Shops Reopen_Ada Nkong

600 shops in Ghana owned by Nigerians ,that have been locked down since December 2019 have been reopened for business.The President National association of Nigerian traders , Dr Ken Ukaoha ,made this known during a courtesy call by the association to the Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora commission in Abuja.Dr Ukaoha said the visit was to… Continue reading Nigerian Traders in Ghana Commend NIDCOM as 600 Locked Shops Reopen_Ada Nkong

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86 Stranded Nigerians Arrive NAIA Abuja_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say eighty six Nigerians on Friday arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, via Air Sudan. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), disclosed this in a tweet on her twitter handle. She however , did not disclose where they returned from. According to Dabiri-Erewa, the returnees are… Continue reading 86 Stranded Nigerians Arrive NAIA Abuja_Ada Nkong

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315 Nigerian Evacuees Depart London For Nigeria_Ada Nkong

An Airpeace flight conveying another batch of 315 Nigerians departs Heathrow Airport, London today. The flight is expected to depart at about 10:30 am and is expected to arrive in Nigeria at about 5 pm local time today Sunday 28th, June 2020.

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa Calls For Thorough Investigation Into Killing of Toyin Salau_Ada Nkong

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the alleged murder of 19-year- old Nigerian-American Activist, Toyin Salau in the US as highly depressing and cruel. A statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun says she urges the US government to conduct a thorough investigation on the circumstances leading to Miss Salau's death.… Continue reading Abike Dabiri-Erewa Calls For Thorough Investigation Into Killing of Toyin Salau_Ada Nkong