The United States Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that visa and passport application services will remain operational despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the US federal government. Concerns have risen among Nigerians about the impacts of the shutdown in Washington on visa processing, student travel, and other consular matters. Essential services such as the military, postal operations, and welfare programs like Social Security and food stamps remain unaffected. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that approximately 750,000 federal employees could face furloughs without pay until the funding impasse is resolved. Nigerian travelers have been advised to consult travel.state.gov for timely information on consular services, including visa and passport processing.