The Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Independence Day
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I extend best wishes to the…
U.S. presents the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey
Abuja – The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, has presented the final technical report of the 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey…
New USAID Private-Sector Based Activity Will Improve Delivery of Agricultural Products and Services in...
Abuja – On September 24, 2020, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and federal Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Alhaji Sabo Nanono launched…
U.S. supports Government of Nigeria with $2.1 million to better understand the extent of COVID-19 infection...
Abuja – The United States Government, through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is supporting the Government of Nigeria to conduct a…
USAID/Power Africa Announces $2.6 Million in Healthcare Electrification Grants to Solar Energy Companies...
Power Africa , through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announces grants totaling $2,620,650 to solar energy companies to provide reliable, affordable off-grid…
Embassy Statement on Concluded 2020 Edo State Governorship Election
Congratulations to the people of Edo State on a credible and peaceful governorship election. We thank the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian…
Routine Message to U.S. Citizens: Limited Resumption of Services
Passport Renewals: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate in Lagos will begin opening limited appointments for passport renewals only beginning October 5,…
Health Alert – U.S. Mission in Nigeria
Location: Nigeria Event: New COVID Testing and Quarantine Protocols for Travelers Arriving in Nigeria On September 5, the Federal Ministry of Information & Culture released…
Imposing Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Responsible for Undermining the Democratic Process
PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON The United States is a steadfast supporter of Nigerian democracy. We commend all those Nigerians who participated in elections…
U.S. Congratulates Nigeria on Wild Polio-free Status, Calls for Vigilance and Improved Routine...
Abuja – U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard congratulated the government and people of Nigeria for attaining a wild poliovirus-free status after years of…
Statement from Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on the African Development Bank Annual Meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement upon the conclusion of the African Development Bank Annual Meeting: “I commend the African…
U.S. Donates 3.1 Million Insecticide-treated Bed Nets to Control Malaria in Zamfara State
Gusau – On August 20, 2020, the U.S. government, through the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), donated 3.1 million bed nets in Nigeria’s Zamfara State as part…
Nigerian Oil Giant Belemaoil Supports USAID’s HIV/AIDS Eradication Efforts in Akwa Ibom
Abuja – As part of its efforts to deepen private sector involvement in Nigeria’s health sector, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) accepted a…
U.S. Government Donates Brand-New Ventilators To Help Nigeria Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abuja –U.S. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard officially handed over 200 brand-new, leading edge ventilators to the Nigerian Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire to support…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard – Ventilator Handover Ceremony
Abuja Premier Medical Warehouse I am delighted to join you here today at the Abuja Premier Medical Warehouse – which, in partnership with the Federal…
The United States Supports Democratic Process where the Will of Nigerian People is reflected in...
As long-time friends of Nigeria, we continue to follow political developments ahead of off-cycle elections in the country. The United States supports a democratic process where…
Transcript: Digital Briefing on U.S. Efforts to Combat Terrorism in Africa during COVID
SPECIAL BRIEFING VIA TELEPHONE MAJOR GENERAL DAGVIN R.M. ANDERSON, COMMANDER OF U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND AFRICA SUMMARY: Digital press briefing with Major General Dagvin R.M. Anderson,…
U.S. Embassy Statement on Execution of Humanitarian Workers in Borno State
We are deeply saddened by the execution of five humanitarian workers by terrorists in Northeast Nigeria. This comes against a backdrop of deteriorating conditions for…
