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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Ireland Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
11 Negro Crescent Maitama District Abuja Nigeria
Phone: +234 9 462 0611
Working hours: Open now (Close in 3 hours 3 minutes)
Ireland Honorary Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria
22A Lugard Avenue Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 1 903 6940
Working hours: Open now (Close in 3 hours 3 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following Nigerian and Irish holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Monday, December 22 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 months |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 months |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Ireland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Ireland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Ireland in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in Nigeria?
The Irish representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Irish holidays in 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (IE & NG) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 month, 3 weeks)
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Time in Ireland vs Nigeria
Dublin, Ireland time is 1:00 hours behind Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
13:57PMThursday, October 30, 2025
Dublin, Ireland
12:57PMThursday, October 30, 2025