{
  "id": 17963940,
  "title": "Gambia bank sack order threatens jobs of 57 Nigerians – NiDCOM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/gambia-bank-sack-order-threatens-jobs-of-57-nigerians-nidcom",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T13:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/gambia-bank-sack-order-threatens-jobs-of-57-nigerians-nidcom/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed concern over a directive from The Gambia's central bank that could potentially lead to the loss of jobs for 57 Nigerian professionals working in four Nigerian-origin banks in the country. NiDCOM Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa described the directive as \"deeply worrisome\" and called for its immediate reconsideration, maintaining that such policies should be implemented fairly and respect existing employment arrangements and legitimate work authorizations. The directive, announced on September 16, 2026, requires commercial banks to replace non-Gambian employees not covered by approved expatriate quotas with qualified Gambian nationals by December 31, 2026. NiDCOM highlighted the significant economic contributions of the four banks, accounting for a substantial portion of banking industry deposits, loans, and assets. Dabiri-Erewa also emphasized the contradiction of the directive with efforts to promote African investment, regional economic cooperation, and free movement of people, urging the Central Bank to engage relevant stakeholders for an equitable resolution.",
  "summary": "NiDCOM has raised concerns that 57 Nigerian professionals in four banks may lose their jobs due to a directive by The Gambia’s central bank. Read More: https://punchng.com/gambia-bank-sack-order-threatens-jobs-of-57-nigerians-nidcom/",
  "key_points": [
    "Gambia's central bank directive threatens 57 Nigerian jobs",
    "NiDCOM calls for reconsideration of employment policies",
    "Directive requires replacement by Gambian nationals by Dec 31, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}