nigerian diaspora

The Digest: The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that Nigerians can achieve far greater success at home than abroad if they apply the same discipline and hard work they exhibit overseas. He criticized the tendency of some citizens to follow rules and work diligently in foreign...

The Digest: Canada has deported 366 Nigerians in the first ten months of 2025, with an additional 974 individuals currently listed for removal, underscoring a significant tightening of immigration enforcement. Data from the Canada Border Services Agency reveals Nigeria as the ninth-highest...

The Digest: A 36-year-old Nigerian mother, Gbemisola Akayinode, has been arrested in Texas and charged with murder after her 9-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi, died from being left inside a hot car for over eight hours. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the child's death on July...

The Digest: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order effectively dismantling the H-1B visa program by imposing a $100,000 entry fee on new and existing visa holders, including Nigerians working in US tech, healthcare, and academia. The move, aimed at “protecting American workers,”...

There’s been a surge of online articles and influencer content suggesting a wave of Nigerians abroad are returning home in droves, citing dissatisfaction, racism, or emotional disconnection. But this narrative often skews reality. For most Nigerians overseas, especially those raising families or...