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NiDCOM opposes Gambia’s directive to replace 57 Nigerian...

NiDCOM opposes Gambia’s directive to replace 57 Nigerian...
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) to reverse its directive requiring foreign banks to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified Gambian nationals by December 31, 2026. The commission said information available to it indicated that 57 Nigerian professionals working in four Nigerian-origin banks in The Gambia could be affected.
Context & Background
  • ✦No fewer than 57 Nigerians working in Nigerian-owned banks are at risk of losing their jobs if the directive is enforced.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) to reverse its directive requiring foreign banks to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified Gambian nationals by December 31, 2026.Tuesday:NiDCOM’s Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Tuesday, described the directive, reportedly issued on September 16, as deeply worrisome.₦2.5 million:UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
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Key Takeaways
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  • ✦The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) to reverse its directive requiring foreign banks to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified Gambian nationals by December 31, 2026.
  • ✦The commission said information available to it indicated that 57 Nigerian professionals working in four Nigerian-origin banks in The Gambia could be affected.
  • ✦No fewer than 57 Nigerians working in Nigerian-owned banks are at risk of losing their jobs if the directive is enforced.
Key Facts:2026: The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) to reverse its directive requiring foreign banks to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified Gambian nationals by December 31, 2026.Tuesday: NiDCOM’s Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Tuesday, described the directive, reportedly issued on September 16, as deeply worrisome.₦2.5 million: UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.: All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) to reverse its directive requiring foreign banks to replace...

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) to reverse its directive requiring foreign banks to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified Gambian nationals by December 31, 2026.

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The commission said information available to it indicated that 57 Nigerian professionals working in four Nigerian-origin banks in The Gambia could be affected.

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) to reverse its directive requiring foreign banks to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified Gambian nationals by December 31, 2026.

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