Tag: South Africa

FULL LIST: US Excludes Nigeria, UK, Others From 2025 Visa-free Travel

Ganiyu Amodu

The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, the addition of Romania marks a significant update. The US has also focused on enhancing security checks and prioritising countries with strong diplomatic ties and border security standards. According to the US Bureau of Consular…

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5 African Countries Where Snows Fall

Abibat Babalola

  “A challenge to the narrow perceptions many hold about Africa.”   The belief that Africa is a continent of dry seasons is just a misconception as there are countries in Africa where snows are no surprises. These countries, located at higher altitudes or further from the equator, show that Africa’s geographical diversity also extends to its climate. 10 Africans Who Are Richer Than Many Countries In The Continent 421 TV, Radio Stations In 16 African Countries Are Being Tracked Team Lead Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, Delivers Olabisi Onabanjo Varsity’s…

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‘Done Deal;’ Shell To Exit South Africa, Gives Reason

Ganiyu Amodu

Energy company, Shell Plc, has announced its decision to sell off its majority stake in the South African downstream subsidiary, Shell Downstream SA (SDSA). The decision comes after conducting a thorough evaluation of its global operations. Shell Downstream SA (SDSA) was established a decade ago when Shell South Africa and Thebe Investment Corporation, a black empowerment firm, decided to merge Shell South Africa Marketing and Shell South Refining businesses. Thebe Investment Corporation acquired a 28% equity share in the venture. READ ALSO CBN Issues July 7 Deadline For PoS Operators’…

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Osimhen’s ‘Goal’ Cancelled Again,’ How Super Eagles Landed At CAF Final

Ganiyu Amodu

  Full details of how 4-2 penalty crackers and Grammy award rekindled rivalry between the two nations + tantrums Nigerians and South Africans are throwing on Twitter     For the second time in two matches, the Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, lost two goals to VAR technology, some Nigerians have claimed as Super Eagles defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to land at the final of the African Cup of Nations. The Nigerian national beat South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on penalties in the ongoing African Cup of Nations…

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Buhari Begins $40bn investments hunt in Durban

Aoko Benjamin

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, arrived Durban, South Africa, from Paris as part of his ongoing socio-economic diplomatic missions aimed at enhancing security and economic transformation of the country. Platforms Africa reports that the Nigerian leader is in Durban at the special invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, to attend the inauguration of the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2021 on Monday. The theme of the Fair, ”Building Bridges for a Successful AfCFTA”, aims at boosting trade and investments across the African continent, Mr Femi Adesina, the…

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25-year-old HIV positive passenger raped at gunpoint

Aoko Benjamin

  A 25-year-old passenger who was allegedly raped at gunpoint by a taxi driver and a conductor in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on Monday, said she was scared to reveal she is HIV-positive. The woman‚ who was dumped in a cane field after the ordeal‚ told Reaction Unit SA (Rusa) security officers on Monday, she wanted to let her attackers know about her status but was afraid they would shoot her. Rusa spokesperson Prem Balram said they were called by a passing motorist just after 3pm after the driver was flagged…

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