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Britain replaced its top diplomatic deputy in Abuja this week as London reshapes its presence in West Africa. The Foreign Office named Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria. She takes over from Gill Lever, who ended her term in June. Seymour assumes duty at a critical juncture for bilateral relations. London wants closer…
A group of young Nigerian women held at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius since July 31 have regained their freedom. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission confirmed their release on Monday, stating the travellers are currently returning to Nairobi. Public outrage erupted online after video footage showing their airport detention went viral across social…
The United States has delivered a firm message to Abuja on religious violence. Outgoing US Assistant Secretary of State Frank Garcia wrapped up his diplomatic tour with a blunt warning. Nigeria must protect its Christian communities from rising attacks. The envoy also demanded the safe return of displaced citizens to their ancestral homes. High-level meetings…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has demanded an immediate review of diplomatic and economic ties with South Africa following a brutal resurgence of xenophobic violence. The House of Representatives called on the federal government to reconsider trade and aviation treaties to protect citizens abroad. Lawmakers proposed a temporary freeze on business permits for new South African…
The International Organisation for Migration has evacuated 180 stranded Nigerian migrants from Benghazi, Libya, back to Lagos. The repatriation exercise represents the latest phase of the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme. Financed largely by the European Union, the initiative operates in close coordination with the Federal Government of Nigeria. The returnees arrived at the…
Nigeria is doubling down on its military alliance with the United States to stem the tide of chaos in the Sahel. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu spent three days in Washington this week for high-level talks with Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The mission was clear: secure more American…
Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s acting high commissioner to Abuja following a fresh wave of xenophobic violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the order on Saturday after reports confirmed that Nigerian citizens and their businesses were targeted in several South African cities. This diplomatic escalation aims to halt a cycle of mid-level thuggery that…
The Nigerian government has secured agrément, the formal consent of host nations, for 33 of the 65 ambassadors nominated by President Bola Tinubu. Thirty-two nominees remain in bureaucratic limbo, awaiting the green light from their assigned countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that the successful 33 will depart for their missions immediately following the…
The Nigerian government faces stinging domestic rebuke following its latest response to recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa. As Nigerian citizens endure looting and physical assault, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission issued a tepid advisory urging victims to stay indoors and shutter their businesses. This reactive posture stands in stark contrast to the swift, decisive…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has advised citizens in South Africa to exercise heightened caution following the outbreak of violent anti-foreigner protests. Demonstrations have already caused significant property damage, looting, and injuries in cities including East London, Cape Town, and Durban. Intelligence suggests the unrest will expand into Gauteng Province between April 27 and…
