Application deadline for management of Nigeria’s $10bn Diaspora Fund extended

The Nigerian federal government has shifted the application deadline for companies interested in managing the $10 billion Diaspora Fund.

Minister of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this in a circular on Thursday in Abuja.

Accordingly, the deadline for May 6 has been shifted to May 13, 2024.

The minister urged prospective applicants to utilise the extra time to complete their submissions, ensuring they are thorough and competitive.

She stressed that the extension is designed to allow stakeholders additional time to adequately prepare their applications following the guidelines established for the fund.

“The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment wishes to inform all interested parties that the deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Nigeria Diaspora Fund has been extended.

“The new submission deadline is May 13, 2024. This extension is intended to accommodate stakeholders who require more time to prepare their applications by the guidelines provided for the $10 billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund,” she stated.