A statement from the information office, Public Affairs Section, Abuja, for the - USCGLagosinformationSection, on Wednesday says that - "American spaces, such as American Corners operated by partner institutions and located off embassy or consulate grounds, however will remain open". U.S embassy in Nigeria is closed as a result of Government shutdown The statement further clarified that American centers and Education USA offices operating on embassy and consulate grounds which are managed by Mission Public Affairs Section will be closed as far as the government shut down action lasts. The U.S embassy however, has taken this information to its website.