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Tinubu Challenges Diaspora: Invest in Nigeria, Beyond Remittances

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has issued a powerful call to the diaspora, urging them to shift from merely sending remittances to making significant investments in their homeland. Speaking at the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference, Tinubu emphasized that while remittances sustain consumption, strategic investments are crucial for expanding production, building institutions, and opening new markets. This directive underscores a national push to leverage diaspora capital for tangible economic growth and development across key sectors.

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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to move beyond remittances for consumption and invest in ventures, saying diaspora capital is needed for growth. Tinubu spoke at the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference 2026 in Toronto, where he was represented by Femi Gb

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