U.S. Embassy and Consulate
in Nigeria

Location:  Lagos, Nigeria

Event:  Curfew in Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun

Effective May 4, 2020, the full lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun State has been eased but restrictions still remain including mandatory face masks in public places and a curfew is now in place. Please be advised those in the covered regions are required to remain in their homes from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. COVID-19 remains a serious threat to health. Please continue to shelter in place, exercise good hygiene and sanitation, and comply with all local requirements for your safety and the safety of others. 

Actions to Take:

• Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
• For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
• Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
• Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Nigeria.
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States

Assistance: 

• U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria
  Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central District Area
  +234 (9) 461-4000 during business hours; after hours press zero (0)
  AbujaACS@state.gov
• U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Nigeria
  2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island
  +234 (1) 461-3400 during business hours and after hours
  LagosACS@state.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Nigeria Country Information
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.
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