Reporting by **Leadership** indicates that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has assured international investors in Silicon Valley that Nigeria is “ready for business.” During a keynote address in the United States, she highlighted recent foreign exchange reforms and ease-of-doing-business initiatives as key reasons for the Diaspora to bring their capital home.
The NIDCOM boss emphasized that the Nigerian tech ecosystem is the largest in Africa and offers unparalleled returns for those willing to invest in fintech, agritech, and renewable energy. She also noted that the government is working on a “Diaspora Bond” specifically tailored to fund infrastructure projects.
**TVC News** reported on the assurance given to “Silicon Valley investors of Nigeria’s readiness,” while **Daily Post** quoted Dabiri-Erewa saying: “Nigeria has all it takes for investment opportunities and the environment is conducive.”
**Echotitbits take:** NIDCOM is playing the long game by targeting Silicon Valley. However, investors will look past the “conducive” rhetoric and focus on the security situation and FX repatriation rules. If the government can guarantee exit liquidity, the tech boom could enter a second phase.
Source: The Guardian – https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria-ready-for-business-dabiri-erewa-assures-in-silicon-valley/, and April 13, 2026
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