The deadline for companies interested in managing Nigeria’s $10 billion Diaspora Fund has been extended by the Nigerian federal government.
In a circular issued in Abuja on Thursday, Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment announced the deadline extension. The original deadline of May 6 has now been shifted to May 13, 2024.
Prospective applicants are encouraged by the minister to make good use of this additional time in completing their submissions thoroughly and ensuring competitiveness.
Emphasizing the purpose of the extension, she highlighted that stakeholders are given more time to adequately prepare their applications according to the fund’s guidelines.
According to the minister, “The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment wishes to inform all interested parties about the deadline extension for the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Nigeria Diaspora Fund.”
She further added, “The new deadline for submissions is May 13, 2024. This extension aims to accommodate stakeholders needing extra time to align their applications with the guidelines outlined for the $10 billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund.”