U.S. Embassy cancels Abuja visa appointments over Iran conflict protest fears
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has abruptly canceled all visa appointments scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at its Abuja mission. The decision follows a high-level security alert…
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Geoffrey Hinton, a scientist widely regarded as the founder of artificial intelligence (AI), has left Google out of concern about the rising risks posed by new developments in the field.…
Amidst global economic vagueness, 9 Banks Declare N346bn Profit in Q1 2023
Despite the domestic and global economic unpredictability, nine deposit money banks in Nigeria reported a N346 billion profit after tax in the first quarter of 2023, up 29.3% from the…
Nestlé Nigeria loses over N5bn in Q1 due to a rise in finance expenses.
In the first quarter (Q1), Nestle Nigeria Plc came under increased pressure from mounting debts and interest costs, which caused the company's after-tax profit to decline from nearly N18 billion…
SEC opens portal for fintech operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched the regulatory incubation program for fintech firms operating or aspiring to operate in the Nigerian Capital Market, weeks after announcing the registration of…
Analysis: The brawl by Sudan’s Generals and implications for Nigeria
By Lizzy Okoji, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With air strikes in Khartoum, Darfur, and other cities of Sudan resuming just hours after the ceasefire, one would only wonder what…
MET Gala 2023: Tems, Burna Boy, Rihanna, other celebs stole the show
Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage as Tems, would be the talk of the MET Gala 2023 for Nigerians. The gifted singer made a bold fashion statement at the…
2023 general election is the fairest polls recorded in the history of Nigeria – NATT
A political pressure group called No Alternative To Tinubu 2023 (NATT 2023) claims that the 2023 general election was one of the most impartial ever held in the nation. This…
FG to explore alternative finance strategy for oil & gas industry development – NUPRC
The Federal Government has reportedly finalized preparations for exploring alternative funding mechanisms for the development of the nation's oil and gas resources, according to the Nigerian Upstream Downstream Regulatory Commission…
Battle for Power: Adamawa’s Bìlísì and Nigerians in war-torn Sudan. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published on the internet. Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfrica Crime and…
Putin to be arrested if he visits South Africa, opposition leader warns
Russian President Vladimir Putin will be arrested if he sets foot in South Africa’s Western Cape Province during an expected visit in August, according to the leader of the province. …
Nigeria’s APC on the cross. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993. The ruling All Progressives Congress is…
Gunmen kill Army Commander, 13 others in North Central Nigeria attack
AFP: Gunmen have killed 14 people, including an army commander, during an attack in north central Nigeria in the latest deadly violence in the area, officials said on Thursday. The…
Eastern Africa drought worsened by climate change.
The ongoing drought in Eastern Africa has been made worse by human-induced climate change, which also made it much likelier to occur in the first place, an international team of…
AI battle heats up as Google meets its earnings expectations
In a sign that the dominant search engine is finding its footing, Google parent company Alphabet reported a net profit of $15 billion in the first quarter of 2023, exceeding…
USAfrica: Inside the Strategy for Biden’s ‘Battle for Soul of America.’ 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 Twitter @Chido247 If Joe Biden, the President of the…
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