The United States Mission in Nigeria has temporarily suspended regular updates on its official social media platforms following a lapse in US government funding, while reassuring the public that passport and visa services will continue as circumstances allow.
The Mission announced the development in a statement posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. It said routine updates would be paused until full government operations resume, although urgent safety and security information would still be shared when necessary.
Despite the funding lapse, the Mission stressed that scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at US embassies and consulates overseas, including Nigeria, would continue to operate depending on the evolving situation.
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“At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at US Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits,” the statement said.
Members of the public seeking information on consular services and operational status were advised to consult the official US travel website. The Mission added that further social media updates would only resume once full operations are restored, except in cases involving urgent safety or security concerns.
The development comes as the US government entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass the 2026 budget before a midnight deadline. While the shutdown triggered the funding lapse, US officials indicated that disruptions could be limited, with the House of Representatives expected to act early next week on a Senate-backed funding agreement.
The breakdown in budget negotiations was linked to growing political tensions, particularly Democratic opposition following the killing of two protesters in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents. The incident reportedly derailed talks over additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Reacting to the situation, Senate Democratic Minority Whip Dick Durbin criticised the Trump administration, accusing it of misdirecting federal resources. He said the administration was targeting peaceful protesters instead of focusing on serious crimes such as drug trafficking and human smuggling, adding that such actions were making Americans less safe.
The funding impasse has raised concerns about the wider impact of the US shutdown on diplomatic operations and public communication, even as essential consular services remain in place for now.
