The United States government has designated its Consulate in Lagos as the new visa processing centre for Nigeria following a major restructuring of its consular operations across Africa that will see the U.S. Embassy in Abuja cease offering routine visa services from August 1, 2026.

The United States will end routine visa processing at 25 diplomatic posts across Africa from August 1, consolidating operations into 20 regional hubs as part of a sweeping…

The United States government will halt routine visa processing services at its embassy in Abuja from August 1, 2026, as part of a major restructuring of its consular operations…