NEWS

U.S. Embassy Reopens Newly Redesigned American Centre

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

…Showcasing American Excellence and U.S.–Nigeria Partnership. The United States Embassy in Abuja has officially reopened the American Centre at the Embassy Chancery with a ceremony celebrating American excellence and creativity, and for the reciprocal benefit of the United States and

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U.S. introduces Visa Bond requirement for some Nigerian B1/B2 applicants

Daily Dispatch January 7, 2026

The United States has announced new travel restrictions affecting Nigerians applying for B1/B2 (business and tourism) visas, introducing a bond requirement of up to $15,000 for certain applicants. According to the notice, affected applicants may be required to post the bond as part of their visa application process. U.S. authorities clarified that payment of the […]

EDUCATION

US Consulate in Lagos announces pre-departure orientation for Nigerian students

Daily Dispatch December 15, 2025

The United States Consulate General in Lagos has announced a pre-departure orientation session for Nigerian students who have been issued valid U.S. student visas. According to the consulate, the session is designed to prepare students for academic life, cultural adjustment, and living conditions in the United States ahead of their departure. The orientation is scheduled

NEWS

The U.S. Embassy has announced new requirements for Nigerian visa applicants.

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2025

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a directive to visa applicants, mandating the disclosure of all social media usernames and handles used over the past five years as part of the visa application process. The directive, announced in a post on the Mission’s official X account on Monday, comes as the US Department of […]

NEWS

Why US shuts her embassies in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2025

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of U.S. Independence Day.Former Nasarawa governor Tanko Al-Makura replaces Idris Olorunnimbe as UBEC chairmanThe announcement was made by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Thursday.Former Nasarawa governor Tanko Al-Makura replaces Idris Olorunnimbe as