The Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora commission ,NIDCOM, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended the International Organisation for Migration IOM for their immense support and for actively engaging issues of labour, migration and exploitation.Dabiri-Erewa gave the commendation during a stakeholders forum , Tuesday in Abuja.A statement signed by Gabriel Odu of NIDCOM's Media , public relations and… Continue reading NIDCOM IOM Partner on Diaspora Data Mapping_Ada Nkong
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IOM to Partner NIDCOM on Diaspora Mapping_Ada Nkong
The Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora commission Abike Dabiri- Erewa has reiterated the need for an accurate, comprehensive and efficient database for Nigerians in Diaspora.A statement signed by Gabriel Odu of NIDCOM's Pressand Protocol unit says this would give verve and accentuate national planning and development through the aggregation of diaspora resources.According to Odu , the… Continue reading IOM to Partner NIDCOM on Diaspora Mapping_Ada Nkong
NIDCOM Inaugural Diaspora Focal Point Officers Summit:Stakeholders Brainstorm on Harnessing Diaspora Potentials_Erik Ogar
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NIDCOM has been commended for decentralization of its activities from the national to the subnational and local government levels.Stakeholders who spoke during the inaugural summit of state diaspora focal point officers ,tuesday in Abuja commended NIDCOM under the chairmanship of Hon, Abike Dabiri-Erewa for its commitment to engaging diasporans and… Continue reading NIDCOM Inaugural Diaspora Focal Point Officers Summit:Stakeholders Brainstorm on Harnessing Diaspora Potentials_Erik Ogar
President Buhari Launches New Visa Policy_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari has, tuesday launched a new visa policy. The policy allows visitors into Nigeria without a visa.The policy allows citizens of other countries to visit Nigeria without visas.By the new policy, on arrival, the visitor would commence the process of securing visa for the duration of their stay. Dignitaries at the launch include… Continue reading President Buhari Launches New Visa Policy_Ada Nkong
We Did Not Receive Letter From Nido East Asia- NIDCOM_Ada Nkong
The Nigerians in Diaspora commission, NIDCOM says it did not recieve any letter from NIDO in East Asia calling for evacuation of Nigerians there.A statement signed by AbdurRahman Balogun, NIDCOM Head Media and Public relations however confirms that the commision is in touch with Nigerians in Wuhan."Our attention has been drawn to a statement on… Continue reading We Did Not Receive Letter From Nido East Asia- NIDCOM_Ada Nkong
ACCIDENT ALONG MAI’ADUA-SHARGALLE ROAD: Conflicting figures between FRSC and NPF_Ehiabhi Femi
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disputed the claims of the police about an accident along Mai’adua-Shargalle Road, Mashi Local Government Area, Katsina State, on Monday. The corps said contrary to police claims, seven persons were killed while 58 were injured in the accident. According to the corps’ spokesperson, Bisi Kazeem, the accident involved a white… Continue reading ACCIDENT ALONG MAI’ADUA-SHARGALLE ROAD: Conflicting figures between FRSC and NPF_Ehiabhi Femi
Entry requirements for Non-Nigerians travelling to Nigeria_Ehiabhi Femi
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has stated the entry requirements for Non-Nigerians travelling to Nigeria. Mr Babandede gave the requirements in a statement by Sunday James, the Service spokesperson, on Tuesday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said ECOWAS citizens and countries… Continue reading Entry requirements for Non-Nigerians travelling to Nigeria_Ehiabhi Femi
BRT FARE HIKE: LAGOS COMMUTERS REACT_Ehiabhi Femi
Some commuters in Lagos State on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over the proposed increase of fares by the Primero Transport Services Limited, operator of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the BRT operator on Tuesday revealed its intention for an upward review of transport fares across… Continue reading BRT FARE HIKE: LAGOS COMMUTERS REACT_Ehiabhi Femi
IRAN BOEING 737 CRASH: NATIONALS IDENTIFIED_Ehiabhi Femi
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko has announced the nationals of all passengers aboard the fated flight in Iran on Wednesday morning. Mr Prystaiko said on Twitter Wednesday morning that the victims included 82 Iranians, 63 Canadians, 11 Ukrainians (including all the crew), 10 Swedes, four Afghans and three each from Britain and Germany. The announcement came hours… Continue reading IRAN BOEING 737 CRASH: NATIONALS IDENTIFIED_Ehiabhi Femi
