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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…
el-Rufai, the Law and the Nigerian Courts. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
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U.S. extends EAD automatic renewal period to 540 days
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a significant rule change extending the automatic renewal period for Employment…
UK expands list of licensed sponsors for worker and temporary worker visas
The United Kingdom has expanded the list of organizations licensed to sponsor workers under the worker and temporary worker immigration…
Japan plans to establish embassy in Seychelles
Japan has announced plans to establish a fully-fledged embassy in Victoria, Seychelles, along with the appointment of a resident ambassador,…
New Zealand launches temporary Visa to address seasonal labor shortages
New Zealand has introduced a new temporary visa under the Specific Purpose Work Visa category to address labor shortages in…
Two people missing in Lake Malawi plane crash
A small plane crashed into Lake Malawi on Tuesday with three individuals on board, according to a Malawian official. A…
Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in South Africa’s Airlink
Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in the privately owned South African airline, Airlink. The announcement was made on…
U.S. allocates $27 million in humanitarian aid to Nigeria
The United States government has announced $27 million in humanitarian funding to support Nigeria as part of its broader Sub-Saharan…
UK Denies approving 430,000 Nigerian Visa applications in 2024
The United Kingdom has denied approving approximately 430,000 visa applications from Nigerian nationals this year, according to a statement released…