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- 5 Aug 2016
Most States in Nigeria Unsafe- US
The United States of America has warned its citizens against travelling to 20 states in Nigeria due to security concerns According to the travel advice on the Department of State’s website, the…
- General News21 Aug 2026
U. S. Mission Nigeria Celebrates Azih, Nigerian for Fintech Innovation
U.S. Mission Nigeria has spotlighted George Azih, Nigerian-American entrepreneur for his contribution to financial technology and innovation in the United States.
- 26 Jun 2019
MTN Nigeria, NDLEA and Others Unite To Fight Substance Abuse in Nigeria
MTN, Nigeria’s leading ICT Company has partnered with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to host the national conference for the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP). The conference…
- 10 Jul 2017
U.S. Supports Digital Transformation of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry
The Foreign Commercial Service of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Nigeria and its leading local partner, Manifold Computers,…
- 14 Jan 2026
NITDA DG Reaffirms Nigeria–U.S. Partnership on Data Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the United States…
- 23 Oct 2017
U.S. Promotes STEM Education in Nigeria, Trains 460 Students, Teachers on Robotics
By peter oluka Monday, the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, in collaboration with RoboRave International, a U.S.-based robotics education academy, began a week-long robotics workshop for…
- 11 Apr 2017
U.S. Showcases $700 Solar Plant in Enugu, Parleys Ugwuanyi on Bilateral Trade
The Foreign Commercial Service of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria concluded a four-day outreach (April 4-7) to Enugu State that focused on expanding commercial ties between the U.S.…
- 20 Apr 2021
US Disease Control Agency Appoints Dr Adetinuke Boyd as New Country Director for Nigeria
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has appointed Dr. Mary Adetinuke Boyd as the new Country Director for Nigeria. The US Mission in Nigeria made this known in a statement…
- News25 Aug 2026
US Warns Nigerians Against Fake Documents in Visa Applications
United States Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against submitting forged or misleading documents, stressing that suspected fraud cases may be escalated to relevant US government agencies.
- 9 Apr 2021
US Embassy Issues Visa Fraud Alert to Nigerians
The United States Mission to Nigeria yesterday warned Nigerians against a fraudulent visa report being circulated on social media. The fraudulent visa press release had claimed that the US was…
- 28 Aug 2015
Adefuye, Nigerian Ambassador to US is Dead
Prof. Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, Nigeria’s ambassador and head of Missions in the United States of America is dead. He died on Thursday in a hospital in Washington, DC, where he had gone for a…
- 22 Dec 2025
US Begins Partial Visa Ban on Nigerians January 1
The United States will begin a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerians from January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation aimed at strengthening border and national security.…
- 6 Dec 2020
US Removes Reciprocity Visa Fees for Nigerians
The United States of America has removed all visa reciprocity fees for Nigerians seeking visas to the US. The federal government announced at the weekend that the United States has removed all visa…
- 29 Nov 2017
U.S. Boosts Nigeria’s Counter-Narcotics Efforts, Donates Vehicles, Tactical Equipment to NDLEA
By peter oluka As part of its continuing support of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the United States government on Wednesday donated seven vehicles and a variety of technical…
- 3 Sept 2025
US Approves $32.5m for Nigeria to Help Address Hunger
United States has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger, in a rare shift in U.S. foreign policy since former President Donald Trump suspended most aid through the…
- 11 Feb 2024
Nigerian-British UK minister, Kemi Badenoch, Arrives Nigeria on a 3days Working Visit
Kemi Badenoch, United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Business and Trade has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day visit to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership. The UK Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a…
- 2 Apr 2014
Legacy Empowerment & Aid Foundation Launches Global Youth Leadershape Summit
Legacy Empowerment and Aid Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO) registered with Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria and in the United States of America has launched a programme…
- 6 Jul 2016
US Warns of Terror Attacks on Lagos
United States Consulate in Nigeria has issued a warning that terrorist groups may be planning to launch attacks on hotels in Lagos, especially those heavily patronized by expatriates during today or…
- 20 Feb 2022
CJN Seeks Training of Judges in Cybercrime from US officials
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, has urged the United States of America, USA, to assist in training judges in the country on how to handle cybercrime related cases. The…
- 31 Dec 2015
Samsung Partners Ekiti State, Launches Second Engineering Academy in Nigeria
Samsung Electronics West Africa has launched its second Engineering Academy in Nigeria. Following the success of the first engineering academy in Lagos, the second engineering academy was launched in…
- 20 Feb 2013
Nigeria’s Prowork Wins Apps4Africa $10, 000 Cash Prize
A three-man Nigeria mobile enterprise class project management team has become joint winners of the 2012 Apps4Africa: Business Challengejointly sponsored by the United States’ Department of State,…
- 7 Apr 2016
Fingers Crossed as FG Readies Nigerians for Space Mission
Nigeria’s plans to launch its first manned mission into space as early as 2030, will mark the first ever manned excursion into outer space by an African nation in the history of space exploration.…
- 8 Dec 2020
US Consulate Plans Drone Bootcamp for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
The United States Consulate General Lagos in collaboration with Global Air Drone Academy and Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced a call for applications for the Nigerian Drone Business…
- 26 Apr 2021
Transcorp Makes New Appointments, Announces New Subsidiary CEOs
Board of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), Nigeria’s largest listed conglomerate a leading investor in the Nigerian energy sector, through the ownership of Transcorp Power Ltd,…
- 3 Apr 2025
Mastercard and Nomba Unite to Drive Seamless Digital Payments in Nigeria
Mastercard has announced a strategic collaboration with Nomba, a leading payment solutions provider, to deliver seamless payment experiences for businesses across the country. Through this…
- 20 Jun 2017
U. S Ambassador Urges Nigerian Exchange Alumni to ‘Change Society’
Mr. Stuart Symington, the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria has inaugurated the Lagos Chapter of the U.S. Government Exchange Alumni Association, which seeks to bring together and mobilize projects by U.S.…
- 28 Jun 2014
U.S. Scales Down Surveillance Flights Seeking Abducted Girls
United States said on Friday it had decreased its surveillance flights in the search for more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by Islamist militants in Nigeria, but added that the overall effort was…
- 1 Aug 2025
Nigeria Sends Egusi, Others to Space @ NASA’s Crew-11 Mission Launch
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said that Nigeria participated National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA’s) Crew-11 Mission, which launched yesterday from the…
- 1 Jul 2019
U.S. to Train Nigerian Students on Drone Technology
The United States Consulate General in Lagos, on Monday, said it would train 144 Nigerian students on drone technology. Russell Brooks, the Public Affairs Officer of the Consulate made this known…
- 18 Jun 2021
US Mission Warns Nigerians of Fake Visa Lottery Offers
The U.S Mission in Nigeria has warned Nigerians to be cautious of fake websites and messages advertising U.S Visa lottery. The mission notes that it is aware of websites and messages advertising U.S…