Tag: NIDCOM
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Sudan conflict: NiDCOM making arrangements to evacuate students, citizens
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), says the commission is making arrangements to evacuate Nigerians from Sudan. She, however, explained that it is impossible for any flights to leave at this time.
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NiDCOM reacts to alleged killing of Nigerian in Ethiopian prison
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says the Federal Government will demand a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of a Nigerian, Chizoba Favour Eze, in an Ethiopian prison. This is contained in a statement by Mr. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations
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Cypriot police arrest four Nigerians for operating a prostitution ring
The police in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) have arrested some Nigerians operating a prostitution ring in the country. The Nigerians are Sharon Blessing Chibuike, 38, Promise Ben David, 27, Chinedu Emmanuel Ibekweo, 19, and Esther Montse, 29.
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Nigeria’ll become destination for medical tourism – Dabiri-Erewa
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says the establishment of the Africa Medical Centre for Excellence (AMCE) will make Nigeria a destination for medical tourism. Nigeria standard reports on that the NiDCOM chief said this in Abuja while receiving Mr Brian Deaver, the CEO, AMCE and his team on a…
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Ondo Seaport will be actualised – Abike Dabiri-Erewa
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NidCOM), says the Ondo Seaport will soon be actualised. Dabiri-Erewa made this known at the end of a 3-day Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) held at the Conference Center of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Newsmen reports that the just-concluded NDIS had as its theme: “Optimising Investment…
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Ondo Port ‘ll play vital role in country’s economy- Gov. Oyebanji
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, says the Ondo Sea Port is expected to play a role in contributing significantly to developing the state’s economy and its neighbouring states. Oyebanji who was represented by the Special Assistant (SA) to the governor on Budget and Planning, Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo, said this at the ongoing Nigeria Diaspora Investment…
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300-Level Nigerian Student declared missing in Northern Cyprus
Nigerian student studying in Cyprus, Abdulsamad a 300-Level International Relations student of Cyprus Science University has been declared missing. He was until his reported disappearance living off-campus. This is coming days after an advisory was put out by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) warning Nigerian students from going to Northern Cyprus to study.
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Mother seeks NiDCOM’s help as child goes missing in Northern Cyprus
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says a 28-year-old Nigerian student has been reported missing in Northern Cyprus since Aug. 2. The commission said this in a statement issued in Abuja by its Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocol, Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun.
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Real reasons Nigerians were denied entry to UAE – Dabiri-Erewa
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) boss, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has stated reasons Nigerians are denied entry into the United Arab Emirate (UAE) despite having legitimate visas. Some Nigerians who travelled to UAE recently were denied entry into the country and have their passport seized. A video surfaced were some Nigerians whose passport were seized asked…
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How Nigerians in diaspora should vote during elections – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has backed calls for Nigeria to adopt diaspora voting, stressing that Nigerians in the diaspora can vote through the embassies during elections.