Tension mounts as DR Congo is reluctant to grant U.S. privileged access to its rich minerals
Washington is disappointed there's no privileged access to the rich minerals in the eastern DRC. The United States on Thursday (April 30, 2026) slapped sanctions on the Democratic Republic of…
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Nigeria must look beyond oil to “unleash growth-enabling entrepreneurship” – says Peter Obi
Nigeria must look beyond oil, according to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party, if it wants to expand its economy. Obi stated that: “As a nation, Nigeria must…
Nigeria Police declared Yemisi Imasi wanted, CEO of Yellowpoint Group over fraud
CEO of Yellowpoint Group Victoria Yemisi Imasi has been listed as wanted by the Nigerian Police Force. According to the special police Gazette, the Magistrate/High Court of Lagos issued the…
U.S Mission to Nigeria extends eligibility period for non-immigrant visa renewals to 48 months.
The United States Mission to Nigeria has extended the eligibility period for non-immigrant visa renewals from 24 months to 48 months. In a news release by the US Mission, applicants…
Entry visa for skilled workers in Norway for residence/work permit
Norway welcomes applications for residence permits from those outside the EU/EEA (previously known as a work permit). You may need a residency visa in Norway depending on your degree of…
The fate of Africa depends on Nigeria- Peter Obi.
According to Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Nigerians must hold their elected politicians accountable because the future of Africa is dependent on Nigeria's political decisions. Following the "Shape the…
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) bans campaigns in churches and mosques by political parties
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, which are now just about three months away, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has banned political campaigns and rallies at any place of…
World Cup Soccer: Saudi Arabia gifts Rolls Royce Phantom to players for beating Argentina; U.S holds England to a scoreless draw
On November 22, Saudi Arabia made history with Alshehri and Aldawsari getting a 2-1 win against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. In celebration of the win,…
USAfrica: Poverty burden and survival of Nigeria. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica. Nigeria seems to be playing games with…
BREAKING: Gospel singer, Sammie Okposo is dead
Sammie Okposo, a Nigerian gospel singer, passed away at the age of 51. His project manager, Hillary Vincent, confirmed that he passed away on Friday morning. Unconfirmed sources claim he…
Ghana plans to buy oil with gold instead of dollar reserves
Ghana is contemplating a new strategy that would involve using gold reserves rather than U.S. dollar reserves to pay for oil products. On Thursday, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia made this…
Nestle Nigeria lose N94 billion on sell pressure
Investors lost over N94.326 billion as a result of the selling pressure that occurred on Nestle Nigeria Plc shares during Thursday's NGX trading session. Checks by Nairametrics showed that the…
Atiku pledges $10 billion fund for young entrepreneurs
The Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to create a $10 billion fund to support young micro, small, and medium-sized business (MSME) entrepreneurs. At the beginning…
USAfrica: Trump’s complicating, controversial quest for 2024 election.
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet Trump’s complicating, controversial quest for 2024 election By Chido Nwangwu “In order to make America…
US announces no student visa interview renewals for Nigerians
According to the United States of America, Nigerian students studying in the US on an F1 or academic J1 visa who want to travel to Nigeria over the holidays may…
Kenzo, nominated for Grammy Award
AP: Eddy Kenzo doesn’t know precisely when he was born, a quirk of personal history that goes to the heart of how the Ugandan singer sees himself: a humble man…
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