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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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Peter Obi and the politics of 2027. By Chuks Iloegbunam
Iloegbunam, author of the acclaimed book, “Ironsi: Nigeria, The Army, Power And Politics”, is a…
Trump fires Attorney-General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaced her with Deputy Attorney…
Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published…
Nigeria doubles Fuel exports to 214,000 bpd as Dangote reshapes African Oil supply
The 650,000-bpd refinery has exported 12 cargoes of premium motor spirit totaling 456,000 tons, reaching…
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Air Algeria launches direct flights to Nigeria
Air Algeria, the national carrier of Algeria, has launched direct flights to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, marking a strategic step towards…
Harvard, UCLA, Stanford among U.S. schools reporting student visa revocations
Harvard University has confirmed that the student visas of five individuals—three current students and two recent graduates—have been revoked. Harvard…
U.S. authorities increase deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador
(AP) - A U.S. Air Force plane landed in El Salvador carrying 17 Venezuelans accused of being gang members. Their…
Trump administration halts some Green Card applications in expanded vetting push
(CSBN) - The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications for certain immigrants, including approved refugees…
Bahrain opens applications for golden residency visa in 2025
The Kingdom of Bahrain has officially opened applications for its Golden Residency Visa in 2025, offering foreign nationals an opportunity…
Visa study reveals growing consumer awareness and security measures for digital payments in CEMEA
A new study commissioned by Visa has revealed a significant increase in consumer awareness and proactive security measures for digital…
U.S. Embassy warns Nigerians of possible travel Ban for overstaying visas
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a warning regarding visa overstays, cautioning that individuals who exceed their authorized…
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. For many,…