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NIN linkage: Nigerians in Diaspora complain of neglect
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Nigerians living in the Diaspora have voiced frustration over the lack of assistance from the Central Bank of Nigeria and banks in facilitating the linkage of their bank accounts with their National Identification Numbers.
The President of the World United Consumer Organisation, Clement Osuya, who raised the alarm in an interview on Friday, said the perceived neglect had become a source of discontent, as individuals feel unsupported in the crucial process of aligning their banking details with the mandatory NIN requirement.
He bemoaned the apex bank for not offering any viable means for Nigerians living abroad to link and obtain their NIN.
Recall that the CBN mandated all commercial banks in the country last year to restrict tier-1 accounts without a proper Biometric Verification Number and NIN link by March 1, 2024.
According to Osuya, around 70 million bank accounts are at risk of being frozen by their respective banks.
The CBN also directed that a ‘Post No Debit’ restriction be placed on all bank accounts without the BVN and NIN from March 1, 2024.
‘Post No Debit’ is a term used to describe a restriction imposed by banks on specific accounts, preventing customers from making withdrawals, transfers, or any other debits from such accounts.
This measure effectively freezes the funds in the account, rendering them inaccessible for the duration of the restriction.
Banks have hesitated to block the affected accounts and preferred to reach affected customers through short service messages and e-mails.
Osuya noted that the directive placed a burden on Nigerians in the diaspora as it mandated them to visit enrollment centres for physical biometric capture.
He revealed that those in the diaspora could not comply with the NIN registration deadline owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting travel restrictions.
“This requirement significantly burdens Nigerians, especially those residing abroad, as it mandates them to visit enrollment centres for biometric capture at NIN centres physically. As such, it presents substantial logistical and financial challenges for diasporan Nigerians.
“Compliance with the NIN registration deadline has been made exceedingly difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting travel restrictions, further exacerbating the struggles of diasporan Nigerians.
“It is imperative to highlight that over 70 million accounts are at risk of being blocked if they are not linked with the NIN. Yet, there are no explicit provisions for remote linkage or alternative processes for Nigerians in the Diaspora,” he stated.
He, therefore, demanded an immediate review of the directive and called upon the CBN to introduce robust and accessible means for Nigerians outside the country who do not have NINs to link to their accounts.
Meanwhile, the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers did not fulfil its promise to file a case in court against the Nigerian Communications Commission to extend the NIN linkage deadline.
The President of the association, Adeolu Ogunbanjo, gave an update in an interview on Friday and said the association rescinded its decision because many persons had filed a suit and did not want to abuse the court process.
“A lot of persons, including lawyers, filed a case on that matter that should be cancelled or extended, and we thought it best to stay down since other persons have filed and we are looking at the same result, which may lead to an abuse of the court process.
“We will still be appealing to NCC to please understand that it affects our businesses and a whole lot is going on in the country. They should not add to the current hardship. We are also extending our appeal to the National Assembly to please understand the plight of Nigerians at this moment and just extend the deadline date,” he stated.
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has dismissed claims that the Mexican government rejected his diplomatic appointment, attributing his delayed resumption instead to the ongoing FIFA World Cup being co-hosted by Mexico and the United States.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today last Monday, the former presidential aide said the delay was due to logistical and diplomatic considerations linked to the global football tournament, stressing that he was not the only Nigerian envoy yet to assume duty. Omokri said reports suggesting that Mexico had declined to accept him as Nigeria’s ambassador were false and were being promoted by political opponents.
“Mexico has not rejected me. Not at all,” he said.Politics He explained that the Mexican government is currently focused on hosting the World Cup alongside the United States, leaving little room to process the arrival of new diplomats. “You should understand that Mexico is right now hosting the World Cup, along with the United States of America, and all of their focus is on that,” Omokri stated.
According to him, several Nigerian ambassadors-designate are also yet to resume at their respective postings for similar reasons.Executive Branch “Most of us ambassadors have not resumed. So, I’m not the only one. A lot of my colleagues are in my situation, but it’s okay. These things happen,” he said. The ambassador-designate also accused members of the opposition of spreading misleading narratives about his appointment, insisting that such claims have no basis in reality. “The opposition will always say things like I have been rejected. We do not work on the basis of the opposition. We work on the basis of reality,” he said.
Omokri expressed confidence that Nigeria continues to enjoy cordial diplomatic relations with countries around the world and maintained that host nations would receive Nigerian envoys in due course. “The reality of it is that we have countries in the world that respect Nigeria, and they’re going to be taking Nigeria’s envoys,” he added.
A young Nigerian girl who was trafficked to Cotonou, Benin Republice for prostitution has d!ed.
Sewuese passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Benue State after she was brought home.
Activist, Zege Orkwande, who has been facilitating the rescue of trafficked Benue girls said investigation is ongoing and those who trafficked her will face the full wrath of law.
“People are asking “who took Sewuese to Cotonou”. Trust my process,” he wrote.
“The people that trafficked/smuggled her to Cotonou for prostitution will sure face the law and serve in prison uniform.
“All information gathered. I’m waiting for her to be buried first. REST WELL.”
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a probe into the alleged withholding of operational funds approved by President Bola Tinubu for six federal information agencies by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
The investigation follows reports by Premium Times alleging that the Permanent Secretary failed to process payment files for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Voice of Nigeria (VON), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), National Orientation Agency (NOA), and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), despite presidential approval. The delay reportedly affected the operations of the agencies, with sources alleging that Mrs. Ukaire insisted that agency heads make detailed presentations on their projects and financial utilisation before the payments could be processed.
Agency heads and civil service experts reportedly argued that the demand contravened established procedures.
They cited a circular from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), which directs supervising ministries not to interfere in the financial administration of parastatals, noting that the agencies are accountable to their governing boards and supervising ministers rather than the Permanent Secretary for routine operational releases.
In response to the allegations, the ICPC invited Mrs. Ukaire and the heads of the affected agencies for questioning to determine the circumstances surrounding the delayed funds. Although those invited were questioned, no one was detained, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Following the report and the ICPC’s intervention, Mrs. Ukaire reportedly approved the payment files and forwarded them for disbursement. Heads of the affected agencies confirmed that the documents have now been transmitted and are awaiting final release into their respective accounts, bringing relief after months of uncertainty.
Source: Rewritten from a report by Premium Times without altering the original facts.
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