U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate in Lagos Closed; Visa Appointments Cancelled

Category: Visa |

Nigeria TV Info reports:
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in recognition of the national public holiday declared by the Nigerian government to honour the memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who recently passed away.

This announcement was made by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, July 14, 2025. The mission emphasized that the closure aligns with the nationwide observance paying tribute to the late Nigerian leader.

“All visa appointments originally scheduled for July 15 will be rescheduled,” the U.S. Mission stated, adding that affected applicants will receive new appointment dates as soon as possible.

Nigeria TV Info will continue to provide updates on diplomatic schedules and national developments surrounding Buhari’s state memorial.