Breaking: US closes embassy in Nigeria

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The United States will close its Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos on Monday, February 17, 2025, to mark Presidents’ Day.

The diplomatic mission announced that normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 18.

A statement posted on X on Sunday by the diplomatic mission confirmed the closure and assured the public that normal operations would resume the following day.

Presidents’ Day is observed every third Monday of February in the U.S. to honour past and present leaders.

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