Index to Nigerian Newspapers

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund (NDITF) to support direct investments from Nigerians abroad. He also pledged support for the floating of the Diaspora Intervention Fund to support the commission. He described the 327-page compendium as a "historical record of the worth of our compatriots globally" and reminded Nigerians that it is their duty to extol and celebrate compatriots that excel in their chosen careers and professions. The President congratulated those whose names made it to the first edition of the compendium of excellent Nigerians and encouraged others to work more conscientiously to make the list in the subsequent editions. He also commended the Abike Dabiri-Erewa-led NiDCOM for its energy and innovative steps to ensure better engagements with the Diaspora community. The commission plans to publish the compendium at regular intervals to change the negative stereotypes typified by a few Nigerians who do not represent the country well.