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US Embassy Abuja stops routine visa processing, directs applicants to Lagos

Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Efosataiwo, as published by Vanguard · September 8, 2026 · 1 min read

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Category: Local · Published: September 8, 2026 · Source: Vanguard · Reading time: 1 min

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US Embassy Abuja stops routine visa processing, directs applicants to Lagos

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