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Nigeria: FG, States, and LGs share N1.678 trillion Federation revenue for February
The Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils have shared a total of N1.678 trillion as Federation…
Nigeria: Ex-federal ministry of works official remanded over alleged ₦1.9 billion fraud
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, has remanded a former Deputy Director of Highways at…
Understanding the EB-3 unskilled other worker’s visa: A pathway for Nigerians seeking U.S. permanent residency
A 2024 Afrobarometer survey revealed that 56% of Nigerians have considered leaving the country—a 20-percentage-point increase since 2017.…
Elon Musk’s X raises nearly $1 billion in new equity funding
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has secured nearly $1 billion in new equity funding, maintaining…
Google introduces canvas and audio overview to enhance AI content creation
Google has unveiled two new features, Canvas and Audio Overview, as part of its Gemini AI suite, designed…
UK Government announces passport fee increases from April 2025
The UK government has confirmed that new passport application fees will take effect from April 10, 2025. These…
Nigeria Immigration Service advances digitalization to curb corruption and improve efficiency
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption and enhancing service delivery through digital…
NYSC increases Corps Members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 starting March 2025
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has announced that corps members…
Côte d’Ivoire’s 2025 electoral list sparks controversy over exclusions
(Africanews) - The recently published provisional electoral list for Côte d'Ivoire's 2025 presidential election has triggered intense debate…
Ethiopian PM Abiy vows peaceful resolution to red sea access dispute with Eritrea
(Africanews) - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday, March 20, 2025, that his administration will not…
South Africa seeks stronger trade ties with U.S. amid diplomatic tensions
(Africanews) - South Africa is actively engaging with the Trump administration to strengthen trade relations with the United…
The ides of March. By Abdu Rafiu
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Beware the…
House of Reps endorses Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency…
Air Peace slashes Nigeria-London airfares by N600,000, offers extra luggage allowance
Air Peace Ltd. has announced a significant reduction in airfares on its Nigeria-London route, offering travelers up to…
Nigeria: Labour Unions condemn State of Emergency in Rivers State, call Tinubu’s action “unlawful”
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have strongly criticized the federal…