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New withholding tax regime set to begin January 2025
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the newly gazetted withholding tax regulations will take effect…
U.S. increases investment thresholds for international entrepreneur
Effective October 1, 2024, the U.S. will raise the minimum investment and revenue thresholds for the International Entrepreneur…
UK issues travel warning for British tourists in UAE amid regional tensions
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to British tourists traveling to the…
South Africa unveils new visa reforms to boost economy
South Africa is set to implement significant visa reforms, including a points-based system for skilled workers and a…
Uche Okwukwu declares bid for Ohanaeze Ndígbo President-General
Igbo Leader from Ikwerre, Barr. Uche Okwukwu, Announces Bid for Ohanaeze Ndígbo President-General. Barr. Uche Okwukwu, an influential…
USAfrica: Why Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ TV series matter. By Chido Nwangwu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. By Chido Nwangwu. Follow on X…
Senegal: Opposition coalition names Former President Macky Sall as lead candidate
Senegal's upcoming legislative elections on November 17 are being closely watched as a critical precursor to the March…
USAfrica: Justice Kekere-Ekun’s burden of past controversies. By Amarike Akpoke
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Amarike Akpoke…
Libya parliament appoints new central bank governor
Libya's eastern parliament has appointed Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new governor of the central bank, following…
Nigeria: Rep orders CCTV footage on Bobrisky’s prison stay
The House of Representatives joint committee, currently investigating the N15 million bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial…
Presidential aspirant sentenced to 12 years in prison
Tunisian politician Ayachi Zammel, a candidate in the upcoming October 6 presidential election, has been sentenced to 12…
What Nigeria is not at 64. By Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr.
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Prof. Chris Mustapha…
Peter Obi calls for urgent rescue of Nigeria on 64th independence anniversary
As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general…
Tinubu on Nigeria @ 64
President Bola Tinubu, in his address to the nation on Tuesday during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration, affirmed…
U.N. security council extends mission in Haiti, considers full peacekeeping transition
The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a one-year extension of the multinational police force aiding Haiti's…