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Diaspora

May 26, 2025

New York celebrates Africa’s unity, diaspora contributions with flag-raising

“For us, the flag-raising is more than a ceremony,” Mr Jidda stated. “It is a representation of our unity and common identity,” said Mr Jidda.

The Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams (4th left) and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (2nd right) flanked by other diplomats at the 2025 Africa Day on Sunday evening in New York
May 15, 2025

Skilled migrant contributes £16,000 to UK economy annually, British worker, £800: London Mayor

“So the idea that skilled migrants are sponges or skivers is just isn’t the case,” said the London mayor. 

Sadiq Khan
May 13, 2025

CBN unveils platform for Nigerians abroad to obtain BVN; optimistic of $1 billion monthly remittance

CBN said this innovative digital gateway allows Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a BVN remotely without needing a physical presence in Nigeria.

Central Bank of Nigeria Logo
May 13, 2025

Nigerian-born Canadian theatre professor named 2025 3M National Teaching Fellow

Dr Keshen said Dr. Afolabi is one of just 10 educators nationwide to receive the honour in 2025.

Dr Taiwo Afolabi
May 9, 2025

FG to repatriate 15,000 Nigerians stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad

Mr Ahmed revealed that at least six million people are displaced in Nigeria, while thousands of refugees are living elsewhere across the world.

Stranded Nigerians used to illustrate the story
May 9, 2025

Gov Idris spent N266.9 million on 100 Kebbi students in India: Commissioner

Higher education commissioner Isah Abubakar-Tunga announced this while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Friday.

Governor Nasir Idris
May 5, 2025

UK court jails Ugandan judge Lydia Mugambe for immigration fraud, modern slavery crime

As a qualified lawyer, Ugandan high court, and United Nations criminal tribunal judge, Lydia Mugambe was slammed for violating the rule of law.

Lydia Mugambe
May 2, 2025

CVLT Group: UK court jails Richard Ehiemere 12 months for cybercrime

Mr Ehiemere was charged with two fraud offences and three IIOC offences and convicted by a jury at Aldersgate Nightingale Court following a seven-day trial.

Richard Ehiemere
April 30, 2025

Delta weapon smuggler linked to Olu of Warri not serving member of UK Armed Forces: British High Commission

The commission said, “We have a common law and Data Protection Act duty to protect the personal details of our current and former employees.’’

SSS officials and the British High Commission
April 29, 2025

Japa Syndrome: No doctors to recruit again despite increasing salaries, Kwara govt laments

The Kwara government has lamented the retention crisis in the state health sector due to the emigration of medical doctors in search of greener pastures

NIGERIAN DOCTORS