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The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has announced its intention to assemble and march in Abuja and other cities in Nigeria on Friday, March 13, 2026, to recognize In...

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens of a possible terrorist threat against U.S. facilities and U.S. affiliated schools in Nigeria.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has announced its intention to conduct protests in Abuja. The Embassy strongly recommends that all U.S. citizens in Abuja remain...

Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja alerts U.S. citizens that the Federal Capital Territory Area Council Elections will be held throughout the FCT on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Government of Nigeria will deploy large conting...

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria reminds U.S. citizens that the Department of State Travel Advisory for Nigeria is Level 3, recommending travelers reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping...

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for protests in Abuja tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. If large protests do materialize, large numbers of police, road...

In light of the recent activity in northwest Nigeria taken December 25, which was a result of the U.S.-Nigeria military partnership, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria reissues its holiday security notice and reminds U.S. citiz...

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria reminds U.S. citizens that, historically, criminal activities in Nigeria, such as theft and kidnapping for ransom, increase significantly during the December holiday season. This includes pick...

Historically, crime in Nigeria is more prevalent during the holidays as criminals target those with perceived wealth. The “ember season” from October through the end of the year is a time when armed robberies, carjacking...

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that the Free Nnamdi Kanu Now protest has called for peaceful demonstrations on Monday, October 20th, 2025, in Abuja. There may be roadblocks, traffic congestion, and confr...

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja wishes to remind U.S. citizens that the State Department rates Nigeria CRITICAL for crime. The Embassy recently received several reports of armed robbery, to include an expat jogger in Maitama b...

Avoid unnecessary travel to Nigerian military and government facilities.

The Embassy Abuja Regional Security Office (RSO) has been informed that the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) are expected to conduct protests today or over the weekend in Abuja.

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The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) is expected to protest today following Friday prayers in Abuja and other cities in Nigeria. IMN activities have, in the past, re...

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that effective August 1, 2025, the Nigerian Federal Government will begin imposing strict penalties on foreigners who have overstayed their visas.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that processions and gatherings are expected in Abuja and other cities in Nigeria this weekend, as Shia Muslims observe a day of mourning known as Ashura.

Avoid unnecessary travel to Nigerian military and government facilities. Due to increased security concerns arising from current global developments, U.S. Mission Nigeria informs U.S. citizens that all U.S. Embassy emplo...

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is aware of an explosion near the Mogadishu Barracks/the Mararaba-Nyanya bypass in Abuja. Police are investigating the incident. The U.S. Embassy in Abuja advises U.S. citizens to avoid the ar...