Current news about usa nigerian embassy

Here are some recent news articles about the United States and the Nigerian Embassy:

Recent Developments:

  1. Nigeria and US Sign Agreement to Enhance Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism: On February 24, 2023, the Nigerian government and the US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, and other security issues. The agreement aims to strengthen the two countries' partnership in combating terrorism and other transnational threats. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. US Embassy in Nigeria Issues Travel Advisory: On February 17, 2023, the US Embassy in Nigeria issued a travel advisory warning American citizens of potential risks and threats in the country, including terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery. The advisory urged citizens to exercise increased caution when traveling to Nigeria. (Source: US Department of State)
  3. Nigeria and US Collaborate on Energy Development: On February 14, 2023, the Nigerian government and the US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on energy development, including the development of Nigeria's oil and gas sector. The agreement aims to promote energy security, economic growth, and job creation in Nigeria. (Source: Vanguard News)

Recent Events:

  1. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Visits Nigeria: On January 27, 2023, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Nigeria, where he met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and other government officials to discuss issues such as counter-terrorism, economic cooperation, and human rights. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Nigerian Ambassador to the US Presents Credentials: On January 24, 2023, Nigerian Ambassador to the US, Mary Beth Leonard, presented her credentials to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, marking the beginning of her tenure as Nigeria's ambassador to the United States. (Source: This Day Live)
  3. US and Nigeria Hold Bilateral Talks on Trade and Investment: On January 18, 2023, the US and Nigeria held bilateral talks on trade and investment, with the aim of increasing trade between the two countries and promoting economic cooperation. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Ongoing Issues:

  1. Nigeria-US Trade Dispute: The US and Nigeria have been engaged in a trade dispute over Nigeria's refusal to comply with US demands to increase its imports of US goods and services. The dispute has led to the imposition of tariffs on Nigerian goods by the US. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Nigerian Students in the US Face Visa Challenges: Nigerian students in the US have been facing challenges in obtaining visas and renewing their student visas, leading to concerns about the impact on academic programs and research collaborations between the two countries. (Source: The Punch)

Please note that these news articles are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.