U.S. Mission Nigeria

The U.S. Mission Nigeria wishes to address misconceptions about the recent reduction in visa validity for most nonimmigrant U.S. visas in Nigeria and other countries. This reduction is not the result of any nation’s stance on third-country deportees, introduction of e-visa…

A recent Daily Sun article highlighted that Nigeria’s N2.5 trillion ocean economy is losing billions annually to illegal fishing and maritime crimes. The reporter identifies foreign trawlers, including Chinese, as key offenders, depleting fish stocks, displacing local fishers,…

All the best to Nigeria's @NGSuper_Falcons tonight as they take on South Africa’s @Banyana_Banyana in the #WAFCON2025 semi-final! ⚽🇳🇬 Let’s go, Falcons. Just one step closer to the title! 🦅💚 Photo credit: @NGSuper_Falcons

Africa’s digital economy, valued at $180 billion today, is projected to exceed $700 billion by 2050. This is more than numbers — it signals a shift in how business is done, and a powerful rise in consumer demand.  state.gov/releases/burea…

Ensuring access to opportunities in STEM fields drives innovation and creates conditions for a more prosperous society. Deputy Public Affairs Officer Amanda Roach Brown delivered remarks at a STEM workshop for high school teachers organized by @MWFAANigeria. Kudos to the…

#RoadDiplomacy: Expanding people-to-people ties is foundational to strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria partnership. Recently, Public Affairs Officer Julie McKay led a team from the Consulate General to Oyo State. The team offered workshops for teachers at the American Corner…

U.S. government interagency efforts combat fraud and will end illegal immigration. Those who commit visa fraud will be banned from the United States for life. A nation without borders is not a nation. We will pursue criminal charges against those who engage in visa fraud and…

Watch Ambassador Mills talk about recent changes in U.S. visa policy and the U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership with Sola Jaiyesimi on @AIT_Online Global Matters. #VisaWiseTravelSmart

Ibadan, kini so? 🇺🇸🇳🇬 U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer Julie McKay ticked Amala Skye off her bucket list of things to do in Ibadan.  Where should she visit next time she’s in the city? Drop your suggestions in the comment section! #USinNigeria #FoodDiplomacy

Yesterday, we celebrated the Pre-Departure Orientation for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (@yesprogramnews) Program at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja. 14 exceptional Nigerian students are heading to the U.S. for a year of cultural exchange, academic growth, and new…

Tune in this evening at 5 pm to AIT’s Global Matters to hear more about the U.S. - Nigeria partnership from U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills!

Join us in welcoming our new Consul General, Rick Swart, as he arrives in Lagos!   Consul General Swart has served around the world as a career diplomat, and for the next three years, he’ll be travelling across the 17 states in the Consulate General’s area of responsibility, to…

Delighted to host U.S. innovator in cultural preservation Kacey Hadick for an event with heritage professionals, tech innovators, and USG alumni to explore the transformative power of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.…

Reminder! The length of time an international visitor is allowed to stay in United States is determined by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer upon your arrival, NOT your visa expiration date. To see how long you can stay, check your I-94 (admit until date) at…

Nigeria is already the United States’ second-largest trading partner in Africa, with two-way trade in goods and services totaling nearly $13 billion in 2024. In terms of investment, the United States remains one of Nigeria’s leading foreign investors, with foreign direct…

Today marks the end of my time leading the Bureau of African Affairs and the end of my 30 years of public service.  Huge thanks to all our African partners with whom we have achieved so much.  These relationships are in good hands with Ambassador Jonathan Pratt and the amazing…

Startups drive innovation, fuel economic growth, and shape a prosperous future. Today, Acting Consul General JoEllen Gorg joined Nigerian business leaders and entrepreneurs at the U.S.-Nigeria Startup Investment Summit, hosted by the @ABCouncil_ng. In her keynote remarks, she…

The U.S. government appreciates the Government of Nigeria’s collaborative efforts with the U.S. Mission to address these U.S. visa-related issues as we continue to expand our bilateral relations by making both our countries safer, stronger, and more prosperous.