Tag: Diaspora Remittances

Dabiri-Erewa commends CBN, Nigerians in Diaspora as remittances triple to $600m monthly

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has hailed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigerians abroad for their role in driving a historic surge in diaspora remittances, which have tripled to $600 million monthly in recent months.   In a statement signed by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa attributed the rise to the Renewed Hope economic policies of the Tinubu administration, reforms of the CBN, and the continued trust and patriotism of Nigerians in the diaspora.   She…

Cardoso pledges to increase inflow of Diaspora remittances

Emporium Reporters

Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, has pledged to look into the high charges on remittances inflow to Nigeria for a robust economy. The CBN Governor gave the assurances during a strategic meeting, led by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO and Management of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to the CBN headquarters, in Abuja. Cardoso expressed concerns over the staccato status of remittances and assured that investigations would be carried out and necessary actions taken to ensure Nigeria remains the highest receiver of remittances in Sub-Saharan…

DIASPORA REMITTANCES: UK in Nigeria visits NiDCOM, seeks partnership

Emporium Reporters

Dr Bola Karimu- led delegation of UK in Nigeria Private Sector Development Adviser of the British High Commission in Abuja has called on Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) as a stakeholder to partner on more inclusive Diaspora Remittances.   This advice was given during a visit to top Management and Staff of the Commission headed by Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja.   The group through Policy Advocacy is involved in economic development, good governance and more inclusive diaspora remittances by partnering with the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN).  …