We, the Nigerians in diaspora, see the way insecurity is ravaging Nigeria through kidnappings, terrorist attacks, ritual killings, and political thuggery. We are also aware of the disheartening state of infrastructure and education in Nigeria. Overtime a constant negative narration of increase in poverty and hardship in Nigeria is clear, but this...
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SPOTLIGHT: Agbafe, the Nigerian-American, described as an academic anomaly
Victor Agbafe, a Nigerian-American, has been called an academic anomaly. He made headlines in 2015 when he got admission into all eight Ivy League schools. Four years later, he made headlines once more when he graduated from Harvard University with honors and awards for his master’s degree in African languages. Also, for his...
Here’s an inspiration for us all
A young boy, identified as Ayomide, is gaining public admiration. According to a report seen online by Better Nigeria, Ayomide is a young Nigerian slum dweller who works as a Lagos bus conductor in Oshodi, a Lagos suburb that is home to transport workers and traders. He has programmed his own online store. Read the full report.
Nation building colloquium is to hold March 29.
All is set for the 13th edition of the Bola Tinubu Colloquium slated for Tuesday March 29, 2022 at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s session will examine the future and governance of Nigeria by academia and policymakers, as in previous editions. President Muhammadu Buhari is to preside over...
Discovering not “what works” but “why things work” – an inspiring story of a diaspora Naija
Remi Adeleke’s story reads like a movie script; from being born into African royalty in Nigeria, to losing everything and growing up on the mean streets of The Bronx, New York City, he knew he wanted to do something important with his life. Watch the video to see how he went on to join the U.S. Navy SEALs, and then break into the world of acting and writing. Narration by former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink.
Would you give up your tribe for Nigeria? Nwabufo asks.
To whom do we owe allegiance – our tribe or Nigeria? The reality is some of us, if not most, define our existence and identity from a tribal standpoint. But we have a nation to build.
BNI to Nigerians: We must keep our winning spirits and determination unshaken
Our New Year’s resolutions personally and collectively must include the recognition that “Nigeria is up to every Nigerian”.
BNU has called on Nigerians to vote their conscience
Published by Ikale Voice on September 18, 2020 https://ikalevoice.com/bnu-has-called-on-nigerians-to-vote-their-conscience/ The Better Nigeria USA, one of Nigeria’s most powerful organizations in Diaspora has called on Nigerians in Edo and Ondo States to vote their conscience. The leader of the organization, former United Nations Diplomat and the...
Establish Bitumen Training Institute in Ondo State, BNU Chairman Appeals to the Nigerian Federal Government.
“We should equally cooperate with our sons and daughters in the government of the day, give them full support, encouragement, share ideas and pray for them so that we may have a larger share of the dividend of our democracy”
Nigerians in Diaspora (Better Nigeria, USA) advocate dialogue between Nigerian youths and the Nigerian Federal Government.
We want our youths to enjoy peace in their fatherland. We want police brutality against the youths to end. We want the Government to quickly meet with the youths and give them assurances that their demands are being looked into”