Photo Credit: The NIDCOM Boss, Abike Dabiri–Erewa – The New Nigerian
2025-12-14
According to The Punch, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says more than 100,000 Nigerians have registered on its diaspora data-mapping portal, as it seeks more reliable population and skills data on citizens abroad.
NiDCOM acknowledged the broader challenge of capturing accurate figures for a diaspora community estimated to be far larger than current registrations, and said the portal is designed to improve planning and engagement.
A government-backed report on the portal’s launch said NiDCOM created the Data Mapping and Registry Portal to enhance realistic data capture for Nigerians living abroad.
NiDCOM’s portal documentation describes the platform as a structured registry with country-specific mapping pages for diaspora communities.
Analysis/Echotitbits take: Quality diaspora data can strengthen policy design—investment channels, diaspora bonds, consular support and targeted skills programmes. The key risk is trust: privacy protections and clear benefits for registration. Watch for incentives, data governance assurances, and evidence that registration improves services.
Source: The Punch — 14 Dec 2025 (https://punchng.com/nidcom-registers-over-100000-nigerians-abroad/)
