United States embassy and consulate in Nigeria have restored full services after the American government officially reopened.
Gatekeepers News reports that during the shutdown that began on October 1, US missions worldwide, including those in Nigeria, scaled back their public communication and suspended routine updates, limiting releases to urgent safety or security alerts.
The suspension lasted 43 days, ending when President Donald Trump approved a short-term spending bill on Wednesday, marking the end of the longest shutdown in US history.
In a notice issued on Friday, the embassy informed visa applicants and other service users that operations were now fully active, stating that “American citizen services and visa services are proceeding as scheduled.”
Trump signed the temporary funding measure after the House of Representatives passed it by a 222–209 vote, following the Senate’s narrow approval of the same bill.
The agreement only secures funding until January 30, leaving open the possibility of another shutdown if Democrats and Republicans fail to reach a fresh budget deal.
