US EditionNigeria Affected As U.S. Embassies Reduce Social Media Updates Over Washington Shutdown
The embassy suspended routine social media posts but will maintain essential consular services including visa and passport processing amid the US government shutdown.
- On October 1, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Athens halted routine social media activity amid a lapse in appropriations caused by the federal government shutdown.
- U.S. lawmakers failed to pass a short-term funding bill at midnight on Tuesday, triggering a government shutdown after a healthcare funding dispute left no agreement by the deadline.
- Across embassies worldwide, U.S. diplomatic accounts paused regular updates and will share only urgent safety and security information on social media accounts.
- Consular services will continue as the situation permits, but non-essential staff placed on unpaid leave while crucial staff work without pay, risking delays for visa applicants and travelers.
- Across continents, embassies are affected, and the Congressional Budget Office warns the shutdown could persist, potentially furloughing 750,000 federal workers during the first shutdown in six years.
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Nigeria Affected As U.S. Embassies Reduce Social Media Updates Over Washington Shutdown
The United States has announced that its embassies and consulates around the world, including Nigeria, will reduce public communications as the government shutdown in Washington continues.
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US Embassy in Nigeria suspends social media updates amid government shutdown
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced a temporary suspension of routine updates on its social media platforms, citing the ongoing government shutdown in Washington caused by a budget impasse. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, the Embassy stated: “Due to the lapse in appropriations, this account will not be updated […] The post US Embassy in Nigeria suspends social media updates amid government shutdown appeared first o…
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