Message for U.S. Citizens – Country Information on Nigeria Updated – U.S. Embassy Abuja,
The State Department has updated the Country Information Page for Nigeria on November 15, 2018. This document contains useful information for U.S. citizens travelling to…
USAID Celebrates Civil Society Advocacy Achievements
Abuja – In a ceremony on November 8, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) concluded a five-year activity to strengthen the capacity of Nigerian…
Number of International Students in United States Reaches New High of 1.09 Million
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 13, 2018 – The number of international students in the United States surpassed one million for the third consecutive year, increasing by…
The Enduring Partnership between the United States and Nigeria
Tibor P. Nagy Assistant Secretary of State Bureau of African Affairs Baze University, Abuja – November 9, 2018 This is the last day of my…
TRANSCRIPT: Joint Press Availability Assistant Secretary Tibor P. Nagy with INEC Chairman, Mahmood Y
**************************Start Transcript************************** Ambassador Symington: Good afternoon everybody and welcome. Today’s is an extraordinarily important day for at least two reasons; thefirst is that we are joined here for his first…
CNN names U.S. Government Exchange Alumna in Top 10 Heroes List
Lagos—Cable News Network (CNN), has named a 2017 alumna of the United States government-sponsored International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), Ms. Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, as one of…
U.S. Distributes 3.3 Million Insecticide-treated Bed Nets to Prevent Malaria in Akwa Ibom State
Uyo, Nigeria – The U.S. government, through the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), recently donated 3.3 million bed nets for distribution in Akwa Ibom State. PMI is…
Ambassador Symington Meets Makoko Schoolkids, Community Leaders, Stresses Importance of Education
On November 4, 2018, United States Ambassador W. Stuart Symington visited the Makoko community in Lagos. There he met with the Director of Slum2School Africa…
U.S. Advocates Greater Investment in Girl-Child Education, More Female Political Participation
Lagos—United States Consul General F. John Bray has called for increased investment in the education of the girl-child and greater political participation by women in…
U.S. Embassy Awards the Julia Taft Refugee Fund to Two Nigerian Organizations
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria has awarded $25,000 in grants to support two local organizations addressing important gaps in refugee protection and assistance, gaps not…
U.S. Embassy Awards $221,902 USD in Grants to Nigerian Community-Based Organizations
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria has awarded $221,902 USD in grants in response to applications to the Ambassador’s Small Grants Program. A total of 27…
U.S. Embassy Concerned by Fatalities due to Clashes
The United States Embassy is concerned by the deaths resulting from clashes between Nigerian security forces and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria in…
U.S. Consulate Supports Robotics Workshop For 303 Teachers, 187 Students
Lagos—For the second consecutive year, the United States Consulate General in collaboration with RoboRave International, a U.S.-based tech academy, has concluded a week-long robotics workshop…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria
Location: Abuja City, Nigeria Event: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja advises U.S. citizens that organized groups of activists are gathering in Abuja. Spontaneous demonstrations are…
U.S. Promotes Cross-Cultural Collaboration as 13 American Writers Participate in Ake Festival
Lagos––The United States Mission in Nigeria has renewed its support for Nigeria’s burgeoning community of creative writers and artists with its participation at the 2018…
Sterling D. Tilley, Jr. – Remarks at Baze University Convocation
(AS DELIVERED) Thank you all very much for that warm welcome! A special thank you to Chairman Dr. Ahmadu Abubakar; Vice Chancellor, Dr. Tahir Mamman;…
Message for U.S. Citizens – Renew U.S. Passports and Perform Notarials in Katsina City on Nove
Location: November 5 Katsina City, Katsina State. November 6 in Kano City, Kano State. Specific hotel locations and times will be provided by direct email…
New U.S.-Supported ‘E-WASH’ Activity Will Bring Clean Water to Three Million Nigerians
Abuja – The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today launched a new urban water and sanitation activity that will…
