…emphasised that under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the government viewed Nigerians abroad not as a burden but as vital contributors to national progress. “For this government, Nigerians in the diaspora are critical assets of national development. We don’t see you as a basket case of consular burden responsi…
…in recent weeks. We condemned Afrophobic attacks in South Africa because the dignity of Nigerians abroad is non-negotiable. We pushed the agenda at the recent ECOWAS Summit in Freetown Sierra Leone where President Tinubu’s voice was clear and unambiguous. At the same time, we are preserving and strengthening the Nigeri…
…reactions on social media after sharing his thoughts on discrimination faced by Nigerians abroad while making a controversial remark about the country’s leadership. In a statement circulating online, the singer expressed frustration over how he claims Nigerians are often perceived when presenting immigration documents…
…Sowore who opposed the boycott, arguing that the recurring xenophobic violence faced by Nigerians abroad stems primarily from the systemic governance failures of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. According to Pere, direct actions, such as visa denials and public boycotts, are necessary immediate responses t…
…maintaining transparent, secure, and accessible migration services for all Nigerians.How Nigerians abroad can renew passportsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerians living outside the country can now renew their passports through the Nigeria Immigration Service's Contactless Passport Application System following the…
…also reaffirmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ commitment to strengthening ties with Nigerians abroad and commended the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the commission’s management for advancing diaspora engagement through initiatives such as the DHII.…
…his intervention saved lives and demonstrated the government's commitment to protecting Nigerians abroad. "I wish, on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Government's diplomatic missions, to express our profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federa…
…Speaking during an interview on The Morayo Show, Bwala argued that many highly educated Nigerians abroad are working jobs that do not reflect their qualifications, describing the situation as “modern-day slavery.” According to him, several Nigerians with master’s degrees and PhDs now work in care homes and warehouses,…
…that the federal government remains committed to protecting the safety and welfare of Nigerians abroad and will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard its citizens.
…expected to improve service delivery, had instead made the process more difficult for Nigerians abroad and exposed many to fraudsters. "Some of us have fallen victim to scammers while trying to renew our passports or obtain new ones for our children," he said. A Northampton-based father, Laolu Adetutu, also lamented di…