Counselor Brechbühl’s Travel to Nigeria
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Counselor T. Ulrich Brechbühl visited Abuja, Nigeria from October 19 to October 23. Counselor Brechbühl’s delegation included…
USAID Provides $136.5 Million in New Support as Funding Under Seven-Year Development Agreement Nears...
Assistance will go toward HIV Control, Peace & Security, and Water Abuja – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) recently announced additional development assistance…
Read-Out: Counselor Brechbühl’s Meeting with Nigerian Vice President Osinbajo
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Counselor T. Ulrich Brechbühl met with Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo today in Abuja, Nigeria as part of a previously scheduled…
Security Alert – U.S. Consulate Lagos
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria Date: October 22, 2020 Event: Gunfire in Ikoyi There are reports of a fire and gunfire in the vicinity of Ikoyi prison, off…
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO – Ongoing Protests in Nigeria
The United States strongly condemns the use of excessive force by military forces who fired on unarmed demonstrators in Lagos, causing death and injury. We…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission Nigeria (October 21, 2020) – Ongoing Protests Throughout...
Location: Nigeria Date: October 21, 2020 Event: Continued Protests Demonstrations continue across Nigeria. Some protests have become violent, and there have been incidents of property…
Message for American Citizens – Demonstration Alert
Location: Nigeria Date: October 20, 2020 Event: Ongoing Protests Multiple demonstrations are ongoing across Nigeria – to include areas within the consular districts of Abuja…
Routine Message to U.S. Citizens: General Elections are 15 Days Away
The U.S. Presidential Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In some states, the deadline to register and/or request a ballot was October 5th. …
Upcoming Elections in Africa
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States is committed to supporting free, fair, inclusive elections. The conduct of elections is important…
Routine Message to U.S. Citizens: General Elections are almost 30 days away – Register, Vote, Send!
DISSEMINATING ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT OVERSEAS VOTING U.S. citizens can vote from wherever they are—including Nigeria! Now is the time to start thinking about overseas voting. If…
U.S. Embassy Statement on the Upcoming Elections in Ondo State
The United States urges all stakeholders to continue to work toward free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections in Ondo State. We reiterate our hope that…
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,…
