Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, and one of world's top ten. Over the years, millions of Nigerians have emigrated abroad, in response to harsh economic and political climates back home. In London alone, there are an estimated million Nigerians, out of a total population of seven million. And most Nigerians abroad have retained an overwhelmingly negative view of the conditions and their prospects in Nigeria.
Back home, faced with huge development and infrastructural challenges, Nigerians have grown sceptical and impatient, and many more would like to leave for perceived greener pastures abroad. This has even contributed to a recent UK ban on visa applications from young Nigerians.In reality, the socio-political landscape has vastly improved, and is barely recognisable from the dark days of military dictatorships of the 1990's. This fact is acknowledged in global financial circles, and many of the world's top enterprises are beating a path to the country. Nigeria's prospects recently received a further boost through a generous debt pardon by the country's creditors.'Nigeria International' is a weekly magazine-style television programme broadcast around Nigeria, and around the world to Nigerians. It aims to provide a realistic and up-to-date view of Nigerians' fortunes, challenges and opportunities at home and abroad.The programme highlights issues that are of particular relevance to those Nigerians abroad that may be considering visiting or relocating home. For Nigerians within the country, the programme goes around the world, portraying the varying degrees of success with which Nigerians have transformed their fortunes abroad.
