America Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria has introduced the rescheduling of visa and American Citizen Providers (ACS) appointments in Abuja, citing issues over potential protests within the metropolis.
The announcement was made in an announcement posted on the U.S. Mission’s official X account on Thursday.
This comes after the U.S. Embassy in Abuja initially cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4.
The closure has now been prolonged.
In keeping with the U.S. Mission, candidates affected by the rescheduling ought to examine their e-mail or AVITs account for up to date appointment dates
They’re suggested to proceed monitoring the U.S. Mission’s web site and social media channels for additional updates.
Current demonstrations have erupted in a number of Nigerian states following the escalation of the Center East battle.
Members of the Islamic Motion of Nigeria (IMN) staged demonstrations in opposition to the joint U.S.–Israeli army operation in Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Chief, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Protests have been reported in Lagos, Kano, Sokoto, Gombe, Kaduna, and Yobe states, with demonstrators marching and holding placards denouncing overseas aggression. Safety forces have been deployed alongside protest routes, though no casualties have been confirmed.
In response, the League of Chief Imams cautioned Nigerians, in opposition to staging protests or actions that would disrupt peace. This warning was issued through the 2026 Ramadan Tafsir/Iftar programme held at Lagos Home, Ikeja.
Talking on behalf of the League, the Nationwide Missioner and Chief Imam of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdulrahman Ahmad, urged Nigerians to train restraint.
He emphasised that world occasions mustn’t set off unrest inside the nation, saying: “Watch out for fitnah; when it occurs, it is not going to solely have an effect on those that are accountable for it, however it should additionally have an effect on all of us. The disaster within the Center East is fitnah. It is a time for prayer, a time to be a part of peace; this isn’t a time for protest and demonstration. This isn’t a time for insults. This isn’t a time for upheavals. It’s a time of sober reflection.”
The escalation within the Center East started on Saturday, February 28, 2026, when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iranian cities.
Because of this, a number of nations, together with Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan and Israel have skilled explosions, strikes and airspace disruptions.
International oil and gasoline delivery charges surged as tensions rose, with supertanker prices within the Center East reaching all-time highs.
The IMF warns that the battle’s influence on the worldwide economic system will depend upon its period and depth, noting that volatility in {financial} markets is predicted to proceed.
