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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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Trump fires Attorney-General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaced her with Deputy Attorney…
Boko Haram threatens to kill 400 women and children if Nigeria refuses $3.5 million ransom
Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute more than 400 women and children they are…
The Renewed Dystopia of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (1). By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica…
Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Fifteen have…
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U.S. weighs shorter visa terms for students, visitors, and journalists
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is advancing a policy change that could bring an end to the long-standing…
Germany Opens New Schengen Visa Centres in Lagos and Abuja
Schengen Visa Process Eased as Germany Opens New Centres in Lagos and Abuja For thousands of Nigerians who have…
U.S. proposes $20K fast-track for ‘Green Card’ applicants
Efforts to reform the United States' complex and often sluggish immigration system are gaining renewed momentum. U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira…
Australia updates English test and score requirements for visa applicants
As of August 7, 2025, individuals planning to live, work, or study in Australia will face updated English language test…
U.S. to enforce visa bond pilot for high-risk travelers
In a move aimed at tightening immigration controls, the United States will soon implement a pilot program that requires certain…
Senegal introduces E-visa payment for non-African visitors
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has confirmed that individuals arriving from non‑African countries, as well as nationals of African states that require…
Switzerland enforces rigid Schengen visa document limits
Switzerland’s visa outsourcing partner, VFS Global, has introduced a stringent new document-only policy for Schengen visa applications submitted through its…
Kuwait tightens work‑permit oversight for expatriate employees
In a bid to streamline approvals and curb fraud in the labour market, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) in…