The United States Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos have reopened for visa applicants.
The embassy said in a Facebook post that only the American centres will be closed.
The American centres include the libraries and other sections.
It said visa applicants should not miss their appointments as this service would continue despite a government shutdown.
The statement read, “US Embassy Abuja and Consulate General Lagos remain open for all consular business, including visa interviews. Please attend your regularly scheduled interview.”
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