U.S. Department of State commemorates Africa Day
This Saturday marks Africa Day, the annual commemoration of the founding of the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union. In the 56 years…
USAID’s Conflict Mitigation Activity Promotes Peaceful Coexistence between Middle Belt Farmers and H
Abuja – Over the last four years, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Engaging Communities for Peace in Nigeria (ECPN) activity has…
U.S. Sports Envoys Promote Paralympic Sports In Nigeria
The U.S. Embassy Abuja played host to two American athletes and a coach under the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Envoy program. The envoys included…
U.S. Leader Lauds Partnership between NMOD and U.S. Army to Improve Health of Nigerians
Abuja, May 14, 2019 – U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for West Africa and Security Affairs, Bureau of African Affairs, Whitney Baird and Mrs. Olu Mustapha,…
Indefinite Suspension of “Dropbox” Process for Renewals
Effective at the close of business today, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, the U.S. Mission to Nigeria is indefinitely suspending interview waivers for renewals, otherwise known…
56 Young Nigerians to attend 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Program
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria will send 56 young Nigerians to participate in the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship program for six weeks from June 17…
Remarks by Acting Country Public Affairs Officer, Glenn Guimond – World Press Freedom Day Webc
As part of our World Press Freedom Day events it is a pleasure to welcome you to a global webchat, and a panel discussion. We…
Former CNN Journalist Visits Lagos for Week-Long World Press Freedom Day Activities
Lagos––Professor Jennifer Thomas, former CNN producer and current Assistant Professor of Broadcast Journalism at Howard University in Washington, DC will visit Lagos from April 29…
USAID Partners with the American University of Nigeria to Boost Education in Ravaged Northeast
University partnership will help strengthen basic education for 200,000 students Yola – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a new education activity…
U.S. Salutes Health Champions in Nigeria Leading Efforts to End Malaria
Opinion-Editorial W. Stuart Symington, United States Ambassador to Nigeria On World Malaria Day, the United States is proud to recognize our partnership with Nigeria and support your…
Sowing Hope
Anyone can be a peace-making hero by “loving and keeping their neighbors safe.” So said U.S. Charge’ d’ affaires David J Young in Jos on Wednesday, at…
USAID Launches Agribusiness Investment Activity To Promote Private Sector Investment in Agriculture
New ‘Feed the Future’ initiative will strengthen Nigeria’s business enabling environment to boost private sector investment in select agribusiness value chains Abuja – Under a…
U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Young visits Sokoto State
During his trip to Sokoto on March 27, Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) David Young visited the American Corner in Sokoto, where he met with a group…
U.S. Applauds Edo State’s Integrated Anti-Human Trafficking Framework
Benin City––U.S. Chargé d’ Affaires David Young on Tuesday visited Edo State, where he met with government leaders, traditional rulers and civil society representatives with…
U.S. Embassy Statement on Nigeria’s Ongoing Elections
The United States once again congratulates the Nigerian people’s commitment to the democratic process throughout the election season. The United States supports a democratic process where…
TRANSCRIPT: Telephonic Press Briefing on Obangame Express 2019.
Africa Regional Media Hub Press Briefing on Obangame Express 2019 with U.S. Navy Captain Eric Conzen, Commodore of U.S. Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa…
Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) reveals progress and critical gaps in ending th
March 14, 2019 – Abuja, Nigeria. His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, formally unveiled the findings of the Nigeria HIV/AIDS…
Obangame Express 2019 Opens in Lagos, as U.S. Equips Maritime Training School
Lagos––On Thursday, senior leaders from the U.S. Africa Command and the Nigerian Navy, representatives of maritime forces from the Gulf of Guinea, Europe, North and…
