Tag: Diaspora
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CBN unveils BVN platform for diaspora Nigerians
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) on Tuesday officially inaugurated the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform in Abuja. According to the apex bank, this innovative digital gateway allows Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a BVN
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FG urges Nigerians in diaspora to return home
The Federal Government government has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to return home to contribute their quota to build a better and prosperous Nigeria.
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Don’t give up on Nigeria, Atiku urges Nigerians in Diaspora
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to remain strong and optimistic for a better future for Nigeria. Abubakar made the call at a virtual interactive session with some Nigerians in the diaspora on Saturday, according to a statement.
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Nigerians abroad will soon be able to vote – Orji Kalu
Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, says Nigerians in the diaspora will soon be able to vote from their countries of residence. Kalu spoke on Thursday night in Maryland when he met Nigerians living in the United States of America. According to a statement issued by Orji Kalu Media Group, Kalu said the next National Assembly
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APC’s form: Diaspora campaign organization seeks reduction in price
The Presidential Campaign Organisation of Dr Phillip Idaewor, Chairman of APC Diaspora Chairmen Forum, has urged the leadership of the party to reconsider the N100 million fees for the party’s nomination and declaration of interest forms for its presidential aspirants. In a statement signed by the Director-General (DG) of the Ideawor Hope2023 campaign organisation, Mazi…
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Adamu calls for synergy between APC secretariat, Diaspora members
Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for more synergy between the party’s National Secretariat and its Diaspora members. Adamu said this when he received a delegation from the APC United Kingdom chapter led by its leader Mr Ade Omole on a congratulatory visit in Abuja.
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2023: Tinubu consults Omole, APC UK Leader, NDA team in London
Tinubu consults Diaspora in London
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Nigeria Diaspora remittances declined by 27.7% to $16.8bn – World Bank
Remittances by Nigerians in the Diaspora declined by 27.7 per cent in 2020, the World Bank has said. A report by the World Bank titled ‘Defying predictions, remittance flows remain strong during COVID-19 crisis’ said Nigeria contributed 40 per cent of the remittances into Sub-Saharan Africa. It put remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa at $42bn. Forty…
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#EndSARS protests: Nigerians in Diaspora write Buhari
A coalition of 17 Nigerian organisations in the Diaspora says it has written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over the #EndSARS protests. In the letter dated Oct. 27, the coalition, comprising professional, ethnic and religious bodies, expressed outrage at the loss of lives and destruction of properties during the protests and made suggestions to…
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Insecurity: Nigeria needs experience of her Service Chiefs to defeat Boko Haram, bandits -Diaspora Group
The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG), UK Chapter, says the country needs the experience of its Service Chiefs now more than ever especially with recent successes recorded against terrorists and bandits. In a statement signed by its President, Mark Kola, on Tuesday in London, the group said those calling for their dismissal are sponsored…