US embassy in Abuja shuts temporarily over protest concerns
The United States Mission in Nigeria has temporarily closed its embassy in Abuja due to fears of protests in the capital. The embassy announced that it will remain closed for routine business until Monday, March 9, 2026. Visa and American Citizen Services appointments originally set for March 4 and March 5 have been rescheduled. The Mission advised affected applicants to check their emails or relevant accounts for updates.
What we know
- The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is closed for routine business until Monday, March 9, 2026 due to potential protests.
- Visa appointments scheduled for March 4 and March 5 and American Citizen Services appointments for March 5 have been moved to next week.
- The Mission instructed applicants to check their email or AVITs account for new appointment dates.
- The closure follows heightened security and reports of planned demonstrations in Abuja linked to the conflict with Iran.
- The Islamic Movement in Nigeria reportedly organized protests in solidarity with Iran after the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
