Press Releases
2012 Press Releases
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Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV_AIDS Services Project (SIDHAS)
HIV/AIDS Battle Gets Boost as United States Agency for International Development Launches Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services Project (PDF 92KB) »
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U.S. Jazz Group Performs for Abuja April 25-28
ABUJA – The U.S. Embassy, Abuja will host internationally-acclaimed U.S. jazz artists, Bobby Ricketts, Tony Bunn, and Delmar Brown. Their Abuja performances will be part of their Nigeria tour, which included performances and master classes in Lagos, April 23-24, 2012. (PDF 191KB) »
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy has received information that Boko Haram may be planning attacks in Abuja, Nigeria, including against hotels frequently visited by Westerners. The U.S. government has no additional information regarding the timing of these possible attacks. The Nigerian government is aware of the threat and is actively implementing security measures.
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Visa Processing Fees to Change on April 13, 2012
Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease. (PDF 72KB) »
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Press Statement (March 26, 2012)
“We believe there were shots fired in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy. The Nigerian authorities have two individuals in custody. We refer you to the Nigerian police for further information." ( PDF 56KB ) »
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U.S. Small Grants: Helping Nigerian People (March 22, 2012)
Each year the United States Mission Nigeria’s Special Self-Help program provides small grants to community development activities throughout Nigeria. This program is designed to assist communities to help themselves. The Special Self-Help grants in the past have benefitted people in many states of Nigeria.
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Press Release - Us Consulate in Kano
The United States plans to establish a consulate in Kano in order to have a diplomatic presence in northern Nigeria. A new consulate in Kano would be an addition to the over 70 U.S. consulates throughout the world, including the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. (PDF 24 KB) »
