US embassy announces closure of Abuja branch , Lagos consulate general
The US Embassy has announced the closure of its Abuja branch and Lagos consulate general ahead of Christmas celebrations.
The announcement was made in a post on the US Embassy’s X account.
Details Of The Tweet
In the tweet dated December 23, 2025, it was announced that the Lagos consulate and US Embassy in Abuja will be closed effective December 24, 2025.
However, operations will resume from Monday, December 29, 2025.
Read tweet below…..
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26, 2025. We will resume normal work operations on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Earlier, GistReel reported that President Donald Trump issued a visa ban on Nigeria.
The ban, announced in December 2025, restricts visa issuance to Nigerians, affecting immigrant and non-immigrant categories, including student visas and business travel
The US government claims Nigeria has demonstrated “persistent and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-shari
The ban takes effect January 1, 2026, and applies to nationals outside the US without valid visas.
It’s worth noting that the US visa process has gotten more complex in 2025 due to recent adjustments.
The US has introduced mandatory social media checks for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, starting December 15, 2025.
Additionally, USCIS is tightening oversight of H-1B visas, prioritizing higher-skilled, higher-paid workers.
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