New Zealand expands skilled work visa list to address labor gaps
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a significant expansion of its Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, adding 47 new skilled occupations to the National Occupation List (NOL) starting March…
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Air India flight crashes in Ahmedabad, killing hundreds and sparking international response
A tragic aviation disaster unfolded on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad when an Air India aircraft en route to London’s Gatwick Airport crashed shortly…
Tinubu honours 139 Nigerians for strengthening democracy
In a symbolic gesture underscoring Nigeria’s democratic evolution, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, June 12, 2025, bestowed national honours on a host of prominent Nigerians, both living and deceased, including…
China grants full tariff exemptions to all African trade partners
In a significant policy shift aimed at enhancing its economic partnership with Africa, China has declared that it will remove tariffs on all imports from African countries that maintain diplomatic…
The Powerful Man and his faeces. By Suyi Ayodele
Suyi Ayodele, a columnist for the Nigerian Tribune, is a contributor to USAfricaonline.com Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. This is…
Militarization of American cities, What next? 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 (Twitter) @Chido247 The unusually heavy militarization of key sections of an increasing…
Finland eases job transition rules for foreign workers in shortage sectors
Starting June 11, 2025, Finland will implement a new policy allowing individuals with work-based residence permits to transition into roles classified as labour shortage occupations without needing to obtain a…
Barrick excludes Mali operations from 2025 outlook amid ongoing dispute
Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX.TO) has removed its Mali-based Loulo-Gounkoto complex from its 2025 production guidance, according to four sources familiar with the matter. The decision reflects escalating tensions in a…
Walking through Maryam Abacha’s memory lane. By Amarike Akpoke
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Amarike Akpoke is a Contributing Analyst to USAfricaonline.com In the theatre of the absurd…
Eucharia Anunobi: How Sickle Cell Took My Marriage, Career, and Only Son”
I got married in 2000 & had a son named Raymond. But after he was born, my marriage started to have problems… Unfortunately for us. Our son turned out to…
Android malware targeting WhatsApp and banking apps, says ngCERT
A new cybersecurity alert has been issued by the Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT), warning of a rapidly spreading malware campaign known as Tria Stealer, which is specifically targeting…
Trump says trade deal with China finalized pending sign-off
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025, that a U.S.-China trade agreement has been reached in principle, describing it as a "done" deal, though he noted it still…
Kenya’s President Ruto condemns Police role in blogger’s death
Kenyan President William Ruto has acknowledged that the recent death of political blogger Albert Ojwang occurred while in police custody, attributing the incident to actions by the police. However, he…
‘Google One’ surpasses 150 million subscribers
.The increase in subscriptions is also affected by an anticipation of changing user behavior, Apple is reportedly developing AI-powered search functionalities, a move that triggered a $150 billion drop in…
Eminem allegedly wanted Mariah Carey to portray his mother in 8 mile
Fresh insights have surfaced regarding the early casting vision for 8 Mile, the 2002 semi-autobiographical film starring rapper Eminem. In an unexpected twist, it has been revealed that Eminem initially…
You’re a visionary leader – Tinubu tells Wike, advises him to ignore critics
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his leadership and commitment to urban transformation, urging him to remain focused on his…
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