August 18
Nigeria: Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Nigeria
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS) Mallory Stewart will travel to Nigeria from August 19-21, 2024. This visit is a… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters Into Force
The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting With Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar
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May 06
Nigeria: Joint Statement On the 2024 U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Government of Nigeria on the occasion of the sixth U.S.-Nigeria… Read more »
January 31
Africa: Online Press Briefing with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee
MODERATOR: Good afternoon from the State Department’s Brussels Media Hub. I would like to welcome everyone joining us for today’s virtual press… Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar At a Joint Press Availability
ODERATOR: Your Excellency the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Your Excellency the 71st United States Secretary of… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Security Cooperation With Nigeria
For more than 50 years, the United States and Nigeria have enjoyed a strong security partnership and friendship. The U.S.-Nigeria relationship is among the most important in… Read more »
Nigeria: The United States and Nigeria - Partnering for Prosperity
Secretary Antony J. Blinken will visit Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria, January 23-24 where he will meet with President Bola Tinubu, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, and representatives… Read more »
January 18
Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee Previewing the Secretary's Trip to Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola
MR TEK: Thank you and good morning, everyone. Welcome to today’s background call on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travel to Cabo Verde, Cote… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: IRFBA's Statement On Nigerian Religious Prisoner of Conscience, Mubarak Bala
As Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, I express my grave concern at the ongoing imprisonment of Mubarak Bala. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Africa: Toloui to Travel to South Africa and Nigeria for Agoa Forum
Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to South Africa and Nigeria November 1-9 to participate in multilateral fora and conduct bilateral… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Nigeria: Secretary Blinken's Call With Nigerian President Bola Tinubu
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: Assistant Secretary Pyatt's Travel to Nigeria
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, June 18-20. While there, he will highlight U.S. engagement… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Nigeria: Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Process During Nigeria's 2023 Elections Cycle
The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose visa restrictions on… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Congratulates Nigeria on Election
The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria, President-elect Tinubu, and all political leaders following the declaration by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Presidential Election Results in Nigeria
The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria, President-elect Tinubu, and all political leaders following the declaration by Nigeria's Independent National Electoral… Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: Assistant Secretary Phee's Travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia February 5-19. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Imposing Visa Restrictions On Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Process in Nigeria
We are committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining… Read more »
December 16, 2022
Nigeria: DRL FY22 IRF Empower Youth Leaders to Advance Religious Tolerance in Nigeria
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December 13, 2022
Africa: Nigeria and Rwanda - First African Nations Sign the Artemis Accords at Space Forum
At the first ever U.S.-Africa Space Forum , Nigeria and Rwanda became the first African nations to sign the Artemis Accords. Participants in the Forum, which was part of the… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Nigeria: US Dept of State Evacuating 'Non-Emergency' Staff After Terror Warning
Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime , terrorism , civil unrest , kidnapping , and maritime crime . Some areas have increased risk.… Read more »
October 01, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's National Day - 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes to the people of Nigeria on the 62nd anniversary of their independence. Read more »
September 30, 2022
Nigeria: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara's Travel to Qatar and Nigeria
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Doha, Qatar, October 1-4 to meet with government officials, civil society, and like-minded partners,… Read more »