The United States embassy and consulate in Nigeria have returned to full operations following the reopening of the American government.
On October 1, during the US government shutdown, embassies and consulates worldwide — including those in Nigeria — announced a reduction in public communications. The missions noted they would halt routine updates “until full operations resume,” except for urgent safety and security notices.
After a 43-day shutdown, US President Donald Trump signed a spending bill on Wednesday to reopen the government — marking the longest closure in the nation’s history.
In a statement on Friday, the US embassy in Nigeria informed visa applicants and other service users that normal activities had resumed.
“American citizen services and visa services are proceeding as scheduled,” the embassy said.
Trump approved the funding measure after the House of Representatives passed it in a 222-209 vote, following the Senate’s narrow approval two days earlier.
However, the bill funds the government only until January 30, meaning another shutdown remains possible if Democrats and Republicans fail to reach a new agreement.