Archives Tag: Nigerians in diaspora
Oye Owolewa Makes History As First Nigerian Elected Into The US Congress
April 19, 2022
As vote counting continues in the US elections that have seen the largest voters turnout in the country’s history, Nigerians have something positive from the election to take home after Oye Owolewa, a Nigerian-American, made history as the first Nigerian to be elected into the Congress of the United States. Oye Owolewa, 31, was … Continue reading Oye Owolewa Makes History As First Nigerian Elected Into The US Congress
By ugo-chinedu
Four Nigerians on the WorldRemit List of Top Africans in the Diaspora
April 19, 2022
WorldRemit, a leading provider of international money transfer services, has launched its list of Top Ten Most Influential Africans in the Diaspora. The company says the list celebrates the accomplishments of Africans who have made valuable contributions to various fields in the United States and their countries of origin. The WorldRemit list of successful Africans … Continue reading Four Nigerians on the WorldRemit List of Top Africans in the Diaspora
Christmas In Igboland: The Igbo Annual Return
April 19, 2022
Annually, the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria engage in what has become a mandatory “ritual.” This is the mass exodus of the Igbo in the diaspora with their families from across different places in Nigeria and the world, back home to their respective villages, communities and town for the December holidays. Chances are that you … Continue reading Christmas In Igboland: The Igbo Annual Return
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British Prime Minister Appoints Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch As Minister
April 19, 2022
Nigerians in Diaspora have continued to make the nation proud. The West African nation has an estimated Diaspora population ranging between 5 to 15 million people, with countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and South Africa having the largest population of Nigerians living abroad. In every field of life, whether politics, sports, entertainment, or … Continue reading British Prime Minister Appoints Olukemi Olufunto Badenoch As Minister
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Social Media Accounts To Follow: 15 World Famous Celebrities Who Happen To Be Nigerians | Part 2
April 19, 2022
Just a week ago, we looked at some internationally known celebrities who are of Nigerian descent. Find below the second part of the “15 World Famous Celebrities Who Happen To Be Nigerians” series Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua is one celebrity who has been very vocal about his Nigerian roots ever since he came to limelight. … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 15 World Famous Celebrities Who Happen To Be Nigerians | Part 2
The Wave of Attacks against Nigerians in Diaspora
April 19, 2022
Admittedly, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri, has had a lot to deal with of late. So much that one begins to wonder what the role of the Foreign Ministry is again. She is often now being called to step in to salvage matters which normally the Nigerian embassies … Continue reading The Wave of Attacks against Nigerians in Diaspora
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Education Driving Exploits of Nigerians In Diaspora
April 19, 2022
The world at large has been affected immensely by the excellence of Africans, and stories still resound of the many exploits of Nigerians scattered across the globe in their different endeavours. A close look at their exploits however makes us see how responsible Education is for the brilliance of Nigerians in diaspora. With special mention … Continue reading Education Driving Exploits of Nigerians In Diaspora
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Behold Oyotunji Village, the Yoruba Village in South Carolina USA
April 19, 2022
If there is no place like home, how would you describe a place that has the same cultural sentiments as your ancestral home? A village where you discover far into your voyage. A place that gives you the same warm feeling of peace you have as you close your eyes on your bed.  Home is a … Continue reading Behold Oyotunji Village, the Yoruba Village in South Carolina USA
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Repackage These 3 Skills to Set Up a Home-Based Business Abroad
April 19, 2022
Moving abroad might not be everyone’s cup of tea. But for those who intend to, it will be one of the biggest decisions to ever make. It’s more unnerving for those married with children. They might be concerned about adapting to a new culture and wondering how things will finally pan out. Even so, for … Continue reading Repackage These 3 Skills to Set Up a Home-Based Business Abroad
CBN Extends Deadline for BVN Registration for Nigerians in Diaspora
April 19, 2022
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the extension of the deadline for Nigerian bank customers in the diaspora to enroll for their BVN to January 31, 2016. A statement by CBN Director, Corporate Communications, Alhaji Ibrahim Mu’azu, explained that the extension was to enable the customers in the diaspora complete the enrollment exercise as … Continue reading CBN Extends Deadline for BVN Registration for Nigerians in Diaspora
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9-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Wins German Art Competition
April 19, 2022
Meet Chioma Mayrschofer. She’s a 9-year-old Nigerian-German artist who just won a recent art contest in Germany. The competition was organised by VR Bank, one of the European country’s biggest banks. Young Chioma was given the wonderful opportunity of showcasing her art at a two-week exhibition as well, along with receiving a cool cash prize of … Continue reading 9-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Wins German Art Competition
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