Abuja, March 3, 2026 — The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing the potential for protests in Nigeria’s capital city.
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the embassy stated that the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of applicants and staff. “Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026,” the statement read.
Applicants affected by the cancellation will be contacted directly with instructions on how to reschedule their appointments. The embassy also advised visa applicants and members of the public to monitor its official website and social media platforms for further updates.
While specific details regarding the anticipated protests were not provided, diplomatic missions often review and adjust operations in response to security assessments and developments in their host countries.
The embassy did not indicate whether consular services would resume as scheduled on subsequent days, but assured applicants that additional information would be communicated as necessary.
The development comes amid heightened sensitivity around public demonstrations in the Federal Capital Territory, with authorities closely monitoring the situation.
