The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of the United States Embassy Abuja for routine services due to possible protests in the nation’s capital.
In a notice shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) page, the mission stated that the embassy would remain closed for regular activities until Monday, March 9, 2026.
According to the statement, visa appointments that were originally scheduled for March 4 and 5, as well as American Citizen Services (ACS) appointments set for March 5, have been postponed and moved to next week.
The mission advised applicants to check their email or AVITS accounts for updated appointment dates. Those who do not receive a new appointment date were encouraged to seek help through the Visa Navigator platform.
The embassy also urged the public to follow its official website and social media pages for further updates.
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The decision comes amid heightened security concerns in Abuja following reports of possible demonstrations linked to tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Security agencies were reportedly deployed across the capital after protests connected to the situation were recorded in several states, including Niger State, Sokoto State, Kaduna State, Yobe State, Bauchi State, Gombe State and Lagos State.
The protests were reportedly organised by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, who described the demonstrations as a peaceful show of solidarity with Iran following reports about the death of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in alleged airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel.
