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  • Interview with Dr. David Schindel, Executive Secretary of the Consortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL) Project
    Interview with Dr. David Schindel, Executive Secretary of the Consortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL) Project

    “Nigeria is one of six developing countries high in biodiversity and genuinely interested in collaborating with the Consortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL) Project, to crack down on illegal trafficking and poaching of endangered species.” In this exclusive interview with the U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Affairs Section, Dr. David Schindel, Executive Secretary of CBOL speaks extensively about the project and Nigeria’s involvement.”


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  • 2012 Ambassador's Seasons Greetings Podcast Transcript
    2012 - Ambassador's Seasons Greetings

    U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Terence McCulley extends to all Nigerians and American citizens living in Nigeria warm holiday wishes. Happy Holidays!


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  • Podcast - Fair Bilateral Trade & Investment is the way to go
    Fair Bilateral Trade and Investment is the way to go - 2012

    (674 KB) Nigeria is one of the most important countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and one of significant strategic importance to the United States. As the largest market in West Africa, Nigeria plays a central role in the economy of the entire region, and policies implemented in Nigeria have an effect that reverberate throughout the region. Since the inaugural session in 2000, the TIFA Council meetings have provided the foundation for productive plans that have continued to strengthen the trade and investment ties between Nigeria and the United States.


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  • EducationUSA Advising Frequently Asked Questions
    U.S. Mission Nigeria EducationUSA Advising Frequently Asked Questions

    Public Affairs Section Q&A session with EducationUSA Advising


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  • Q&A session with Fatuma Sanneh on U.S.-Nigeria Biotechnology Relationship
    U.S.-Nigeria Biotechnology Relationship

    Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Abuja in a Q & A session with Fatuma Sanneh, an economic and commercial officer with the U.S. Department of State's Economic Bureau


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  • U.S. Department of State U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security
    Nigerian Women Can Do More for Peace & Security

    U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Terence P. McCulley says Peace and Security impacts every segment of the society, and the role of Nigerian women, who constitutes more than half of the population, is vital.


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  • Non Immigrant Visa - FAQ: U.S. Mission Disclaimer on visa touts and extortion activities
    Non Immigrant Visa - FAQ: U.S. Mission Disclaimer on visa touts and extortion activities

    Non-Immigrant Visa Frequently Asked Questions: Disclaimer on visa touts and extortion activities.


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  • American Citizen Services Frequently Asked Questions
    American Citizen Services Frequently Asked Questions

    American Citizen Services Frequently Asked Questions: Public Affairs Section Q&A session with American Citizen Services Officer Marcus. The interview features some of the services the Embassy provide to American Citizens residing in, or traveling to Nigeria.


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  • Non-Immigrant Visa FAQ - Abuja 2012
    Non-Immigrant Visa FAQ - Abuja 2012

    Non-Immigrant Visa Frequently Asked Questions: Public Affairs Section Q&A session with Consular Officer Jerald about Non-Immigrant Visa process, most commonly known as a tourist visa. In this interview, he will be giving answers to commonly asked questions, such as, the application fee, the visa process, in addition to just general information about the process itself.


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  • Season's Greetings from Amb. McCulley
    Seasons Greetings from U.S. Ambassador Terence McCulley to all Nigerians and American Citizens living in Nigeria

    Season's Greetings! U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Terence McCulley extends to all Nigerians and American citizens living in Nigeria warm holiday wishes.


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  • U.S. Mission Nigeria EducationUSA Advising Center Observes 2011 International Education Week
    U.S. Mission Nigeria EducationUSA Advising Center Observes 2011 International Education Week

    U.S. Mission Nigeria’s EducationUSA Advising Center, Abuja joins its counterparts across the globe in observing the 2011 International Education Week (IEW), starting from November 14th to the 18th. Education Advisor, Jennifer Onyukwu, speaks on EducationUSA Advising Center Abuja’s IEW activities for 2011


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  • U.S. Embassy Abuja Veterans Day Tribute (November 2011)
    U.S. Embassy Abuja Veterans Day Tribute (November 2011)

    Veterans Day is a U.S. national holiday celebrated each year on November 11. Each year on this special day, the U.S. President lays a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located at Arlington National Cemetery at precisely Eleven A.M. This year’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony is special because it will be held on November 11, 2011 at Eleven A.M. in other words, Eleven-Eleven-Eleven.


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  • Briefings on the 2013 Diversity Visa Program by Mr. Michael Dolce, Bureau of Consular Affairs
    Briefings on the 2013 Diversity Visa Program by Mr. Michael Dolce, Bureau of Consular Affairs

    Officials from the Bureau of Consular Affairs spoke with journalists across the continent about the 2013 Diversity Visa Program. The current application cycle of the 2013 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2013) began on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and will conclude Tuesday, November 5, 2011 at 16:00 GMT.


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  • Briefings on the 2013 Diversity Visa Program - Mr. Michael Dolce, Bureau of Consular Affairs
    Briefings on the 2013 Diversity Visa Program - Opening Statement (Audio MP3, 4:53 min , 861 Kb)

    Officials from the Bureau of Consular Affairs spoke with journalists across the continent about the 2013 Diversity Visa Program. The current application cycle of the 2013 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2013) began on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and will conclude Tuesday, November 5, 2011 at 16:00 GMT.


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  • 2011 EducationUSA College and Career Fairs Recruitment Announcement
    2011 EducationUSA College and Career Fairs Recruitment Announcement

    (4.5 MB) The U.S. Mission’s EducationUSA Advising Center (EAC) in Abuja is hosting its 12th annual College and Career fairs for undergraduate and graduate admissions. The Theme of this year’s fair is “EducationUSA: Exploring the Opportunities.”


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  • Ambassador McCulley's MFA Comments on Visa
    Ambassador McCulley's MFA Comments on Visa

    (1.3MB) Ambassador McCulley's comment on visas during a question and answer session at the office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs Abuja.


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  • March 29th Conference Call on the upcoming Nigerian elections and other regional issues with Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson
    March 29th Conference Call on the upcoming Nigerian elections and other regional issues with Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson

    On Tuesday, March 29th, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson spoke to Nigerian journalists about the upcoming presidential, legislative and local elections in Nigeria, the situation in Cote d’Ivoire, and other regional issues. He stressed the importance of holding free, transparent, and credible elections in a climate free of violence and intimidation both in Nigeria and the other seventeen countries holding presidential elections across the African Continent this year.


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  • Podcast on Fraud and the Diversity Visa
    Podcast on Fraud and the Diversity Visa

    (8MB) Two consular officers from the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos were interviewed about fraud and the Diversity Visa program. At the end of our session, they also provided some suggestions for the DV interview.


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  • Podcast on FAQs on U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery 2011
    Podcast on FAQs on U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery 2011

    (11MB) The deputy chief of consular section of the US Consulate General Lagos answers some frequently asked questions on DV 2011 lottery also known as American Visa Lottery 2011.


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  • Podcast on DV Lottery, Focusing on Education
    Podcast on DV Lottery, Focusing on Education

    (6.9MB) Interview of the consular officer from the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos about the education and work requirements for the 2011 Diversity Visa Program.


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