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The Nigerian Diaspora Data Mapping Initiative The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has made significant progress in tracking the country’s diaspora population. As of November 2025, over 100,000 Nigerians have been registered on the NIDCOM Diaspora Data Mapping Portal. This initiative is part of a broader effort to gather detailed demographic and socio-economic information about Nigerians living abroad. The data was obtained by a correspondent and highlights the challenges faced in capturing comprehensive information about Nigeria’s estimated 17 million citizens residing overseas. Despite these challenges, the initiative has provided valuable insights into the distribution, skills, and professional profiles of registered Nigerians. Launch and Objectives of the Initiative Launched on June 29, 2021, the Diaspora Data Mapping initiative operates under the commission’s mandate and aligns with the National Diaspora Policy 2021. Its primary goal is to collect and analyze data tha...

Legal Challenge Over Dual Nationality Renunciation A dual national of the U.S. and South Korea, who spent only 19 days in the U.S. over seven years, attempted to renounce their South Korean nationality but was denied by the court. This case highlights the complexities of dual nationality laws and the strict requirements for renouncing a country's citizenship. The Seoul Administrative Court Division 6 ruled on June 12 that the Ministry of Justice’s rejection of the nationality renunciation application was justified. The plaintiff, referred to as A, was born in the U.S. in 2005 to a South Korean mother and an American father. As a result, they acquired citizenship in both countries. A lived in the U.S. until August 2015, when they moved to South Korea and resided there for approximately seven years while attending an international school in Incheon. In June 2022, A traveled back to the U.S. and submitted an application to renounce their South Korean nationality, stating, “I wish ...

The Rise of eCitizen: A Digital Transformation in Government Services The eCitizen platform has emerged as a game-changer in the way government services are delivered and revenue is collected. Recently, it was revealed that the digital system generates up to Sh1 billion daily, marking it as one of the most significant revenue collection mechanisms in the country’s history. Isaac Ochieng, the Director General of eCitizen Services, emphasized how the platform has revolutionized public service delivery and government revenue mobilization. “Our goal with eCitizen is to ensure that Kenyans can access services at their convenience, which was previously unimaginable,” he stated. The journey of eCitizen began in 2013 as a pilot project between the National Treasury and the World Bank. Initially, it offered only 10 services. However, the platform saw a major transformation after a presidential directive by President William Ruto in 2022, which accelerated the onboarding of additional service...