Tag: DIASPORA INVESTMENT

7TH NDIS : FG poised to create seamless landscape for Diaspora Investment – Minister assures

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit ends in Abuja, the Federal Government of Nigeria has hinged that it is creating a seamless ecosystem for Diaspora investment anchored on accelerated infrastructural development in all sectors of the economy. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Jumoke Oduwole stated this during the Gala Night, marking the conclusion of the Three-Day Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, NDIS in Abuja. Oduwole said,;“I have been part of this journey, helping Nigerians abroad navigate business opportunities. As you invest back home, know that we are fully…

7th NDIS: Nigeria’s N5b Creative Industry, A Goldmine for Diaspora Investment – Patric Doyle

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Dr Patric Doyle, a renowned Nigeria Actor, has said that the Nigerian creative industry has recorded unprecedented growth, with the box office crossing five billion naira as of September 2024. Doyle stated this while moderating a panel discussion on ‘Appraisal of Investment Prospects in the Nigerian Creative Industry’ during the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), in Abuja. He said “Nigerian films now account for 50.4 per cent of the box office revenue, surpassing foreign films. This remarkable achievement is largely attributed to the exceptional work of Nigerian actors, producers,…

Diaspora investment crucial to Nigeria’s economic prosperity – Dabiri-Erewa

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Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa,Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), has reiterated that Nigeria’s economic prosperity could be galvanised through a structured Diaspora Investment. The NIDCOM Boss emphasized this at a strategic meeting with an Investment Group, Optiva Capital in Abuja added that collaboration between Optiva Capital Partners and NiDCOM signaled a pivotal step towards harnessing the potential of Nigeria’s Diaspora community, fostering sustainable economic growth, and strengthening ties between the Diaspora and their homeland. Dabiri-Erewa added that Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) is willing to partner with Optival Capital Partners in…

Dabiri-Erewa charges media practitioners to promote Diaspora Investment

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,(NIDCOM), has emphasised the importance of recognising the accomplishments and challenges faced by Nigerians living abroad, as they play significant roles in shaping the nation’s image globally as well as encourage them to invest back home through positive narratives of their homeland. The NIDCOM Boss stated this through the Secretary to the Commission Dr Sule Yakubu Bassi when he received Mr Olumide Ogunlade, the Editor-In-Chief and CEO of Acclaim Nigeria, an international magazine in Abuja. The Secretary reiterated that the Commission is committed…

NiDCOM, NIDO Russia call for more Diaspora Investment

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) has applauded NIDO Russia for facilitating investment opportunities back to the country. Dabiri-Erewa made this statement while receiving the ‘Fact Finding Trade Mission’ from Russian Federation led by Amb. Abdullahi Shehu, Nigerian Ambassador to Russia, in Abuja. “it is noteworthy that this investment is facilitated by our Diaspora “ She said, added that the visit was coming shortly after the just concluded Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) which has as its vision “A Nigerian economy promoted by Diaspora investors and partners”…

NIDCOM, PISTIS-FINSERVE to strengthen Diaspora Investment

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PISTIS-FINSERVE, an alternative Investment Organization, having fully recognized the challenges associated with Home Remittances by Diasporas, has designed a mechanism that would not only simplify the process of Diaspora Investment but also make it seamless and attractive, using accurate data and technologies.   Leader of PISTIS-FINSERVE delegation Mr Patrick Essien who represented Mr Adefemi Adedipe, CEO, PISTIS-FINSERVE, disclosed this at a strategic meeting with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission in Abuja. Mr Essien maintained that though NIDCOM is less than Two Years old since its establishment yet it has made…

DIASPORA INVESTMENT: NIDCOM partners NIPC

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has emphasised the need for collaboration with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) on Diaspora Investment incentives for National Development . The NiDCOM boss disclosed this at a strategic meeting with the Executive Secretary (ES) Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Ms Yewande Sadiku in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa implored NIPC to link their IGuide Nigeria Website with NiDCOM to guide investors on potential investment portfolios domiciled in various States across the Country. She disclosed that the Commission was launching her mobile Application to…