US Embassy, Consulate in Nigeria Shut Down Temporarily

On January 9, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos temporarily closed their doors. This closure was in honor of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. The U.S. Mission to Nigeria made the announcement on its official X […]

New Guidelines for Nigerian Visa Applicants from the US Embassy

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has introduced new requirements for immigrant visa applicants. Starting January 1, 2025, applicants with scheduled interviews must visit the US Consulate General in Lagos twice as part of the visa process. The announcement was made on the embassy’s official X (formerly Twitter) page. The changes aim to help applicants […]