diaspora
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In the profound words of Chinua Achebe, often regarded as the father of modern literature, “Until the lions have their historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” In a contemporary context, Ifeoma Ebo, a Nigerian-American Transdisciplinary Designer based in Brooklyn, New York, chronicled Africa's history in her captivating art pieces, which…
15 Jan
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has kicked against a proposal to impose a $500 tax on Nigerians returning to the country at the end of the year and tourists coming to seek fun in what is called Detty December. One Chief Dokun Olumofin had tabled the proposal before President Bola Tinubu after multiple reports…
9 Jan
As the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) celebrates its fifth anniversary, it has cemented its position as a transformative force in bridging Nigeria and its global Diaspora.
21 Dec
Kemi Badenoch doesn’t just walk into a room—she strides in with commanding attention. Whether you see her as aprovocateur extraordinaire or a truth bearer, one thing is certain: she leaves you no doubt as to where she stands on issues.
7 Dec
The pursuit of greener pastures is never a straight path. It is a pilgrimage of hope, struggle, and unexpected discoveries.
8 Nov
Last month, I lost my very dear friend to the United Kingdom. He joined the growing list of Nigerians who have relocated from the country. Although he informed me that he is going for his second degree, I knew he would likely not come back. He is one out of thousands of Nigerians that have…
23 Oct
Indications have emerged that the House of Representatives may probe the reason why the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, allegedly approved the demolition of a multi-billion naira real estate owned by a section of Nigerians in diaspora. A petition aimed at achieving this has already been presented to the House Committee on Works, chaired…
18 Oct
A Federal High Court in Abuja is considering the legality of Nigerians in the diaspora operating chapters of registered political parties in their respective domains. When the issue, which is being challenged by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), came up, Justice James Omotosho fixed October 22 for the hearing of a suit seeking to…
4 Oct
Flutterwave's Chief Regulatory and Public Policy Officer, Oluwabankole Falade, stressed the diaspora's role in driving Africa’s economic growth through increasing remittances, expanding global networks, and investments. He noted that the African diaspora is transforming industries and generating new opportunities across rapidly growing African economies. Falade shared these insights during a panel discussion on the African…