Abuja Protests: U.S. Embassy reschedules visa, till March 9

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By Favour Ulebor, Abuja

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The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of its Abuja office for routine business following concerns over possible protests in the Federal Capital Territory.

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In a notice shared on its official X account on Thursday, the embassy said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure due to the potential for demonstrations in Abuja.

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According to the embassy, routine services will remain suspended until Monday, March 9, 2026.

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The embassy also confirmed that visa appointments earlier scheduled for March 4 and March 5, as well as American Citizen Services (ACS) appointments planned for March 5, have been moved to new dates next week.

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Visa applicants affected by the change were advised to check their email inbox or log into their AVITS accounts for updated appointment dates.

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Similarly, applicants seeking American Citizen Services were urged to check their email messages for information about their rescheduled appointments.

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The embassy added that applicants who do not see a new appointment date should contact the consular section through the Visa Navigator platform for assistance.

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It further urged members of the public to continue monitoring its official website and social media channels for additional updates.

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The statement in full, “Notice: Embassy Appointments Rescheduled Due to Potential Protests

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“Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy will be closed for routine business until Monday, March 9, 2026.

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“Visa appointments originally scheduled for March 4 and 5, as well as American Citizen Services (ACS) appointments scheduled for March 5, have been rescheduled to next week.

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“Visa applicants: Please check your email or AVITs account for your new appointment date.

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“ACS applicants: Please check your email for your new appointment date.
If you do not see a new appointment, visa applicants should contact us through our Visa Navigator for assistance.

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“Continue to monitor our website and social media channels for further updates.”

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