Change of https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria

Change description : 2026-02-20 12:07:00: New information on potential travel disruption during elections taking place in the Federal Capital Territory (including Abuja) on 21 February (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). [Guidance and regulation]

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Foreign travel advice

Nigeria

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria.

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:: 1020 ~~December~~February ~~2025~~2026
Updated:: 1020 ~~December~~February ~~2025~~2026
Latest update:: New information ~~about~~on ~~dual~~potential ~~nationals~~travel ~~returning~~disruption toduring elections taking place in the UKFederal ~~(‘Entry~~Capital ~~requirements’~~Territory (including Abuja) on 21 February (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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Update history

2026-02-20 12:07
New information on potential travel disruption during elections taking place in the Federal Capital Territory (including Abuja) on 21 February (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-12-10 13:21
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-10-21 10:24
Addition of information on the risks from methanol poisoning (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-10-19 19:27
Updated that ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu Now ‘ protests are planned in Abuja on Monday 20 October. There may also be protests in Enugu, Bauchi, Kogi, Kano and Ekiti. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-09-02 09:01
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Kaduna State and to the whole of Kebbi State (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

2025-08-28 16:34
New information on exemptions for yellow fever vaccine requirements when entering Nigeria (See ‘Vaccine requirements’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page)

2025-08-07 13:00
Updated information about vaccine requirements, taxis and buses, and travelling in Lagos (‘Entry requirements’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

2025-07-14 16:15
Removal of information about local elections in Lagos which have passed.

2025-07-11 14:02
New information on local elections and travel disruptions in Lagos State (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-06-26 09:34
New information on where attacks could take place at any time and new information on intercommunal violence in Benue State (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).

2025-06-24 10:45
New information on completing travel cards (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-06-13 15:47
New information about on arrival VISAs (See ‘Applying for a VISA’ on the ‘Entry Requirements’ page).

2025-06-04 17:20
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-03-19 16:51
New information about a State of Emergency declared in Rivers State, South-South Nigeria (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-08-20 14:44
Information on passport validity requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2024-08-13 12:00
Information about protests that have now largely receded but may reoccur with little notice (See ‘Safety and Security’ page).

2024-08-01 22:26
New information that as of 01 August, widespread public demonstrations are taking place across Nigeria (‘Safety and security’ page)

2024-07-26 16:57
New information that as of 26 July, widespread public demonstrations are a possibility across Nigeria (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-06-10 16:46
New information that as of 10 June, no further strike action has been called in Nigeria (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-06-05 13:53
New information on the nationwide strikes in Nigeria which commenced on 4 June (see ‘Nationwide Strikes’ on the ‘Safety and Security’ Page).

2024-06-03 18:25
Addition of information and advice on nationwide strikes affecting public services including at all international airports (Warnings and Insurance page).

2024-01-26 17:29
This travel advice has been updated with regards to information on kidnappings. See “Kidnapping for Ransom” and “Taxis and buses”.

2023-12-15 18:07
This travel advice has been updated to reflect an expected period of civil disobedience in Southeast Nigeria. See ‘regional risks’.

2023-12-12 17:03
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

2023-11-15 11:15
Removal of Information on the security alert issued by the US Embassy in Nigeria on the increased threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities; and on off-cycle state elections (‘Summary’ page).

2023-11-04 14:30
Information on the security alert issued by the US Embassy in Nigeria on the increased threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities (Summary)

2023-11-03 11:03
FCDO now advise against all but essential to Imo state due to attacks on civilians and security forces (‘Safety and Security’ page). Information on off-cycle state level elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi (‘Summary’ and under ‘Protests, demonstrations and intercommunal violence’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-10-06 16:57
Information on outbreaks of diphtheria in Nigeria (‘Health’ page).

2023-08-18 22:19
Updates to ‘local travel’ (Safety and security’ page) and ‘Money’.

2023-07-31 19:49
Information about a risk of violence in Enugu state in South East Nigeria from 31 July to 14 August and land and air border closures with Niger (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-06-22 11:21
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2023-06-12 09:24
Removal of information about the inauguration ceremony in Abuja (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-05-27 21:22
Update on Nigeria’s Presidential and Gubernatorial Inaugurations on 29 May (safety and security)

2023-05-18 13:40
The FCDO now advise against all but essential to Anambra state following an attack on a US convoy. (‘Safety and Security’ page).

2023-04-19 15:56
Removal of information regarding potential disruption now that airport workers strike has finished (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security ‘ section).

2023-04-17 19:28
Information regarding potential disruption due to airport workers strike on 17 and 18 April (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security ‘ section).

2023-03-22 16:54
Removal of information about Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly elections which took place on 18 March (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-03-22 16:38
Removal of information about Gubernatorial elections and State Houses of Assembly which took place on 18 March (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-03-18 13:22
Latest update: Gubernatorial elections will take place on 18 March 2023. Movement restrictions will be enforced in states where elections will take place from 00:00 to 18:00 and there is a heightened risk of protests and violence. You should exercise caution, follow the instructions of local authorities, and ensure in advance that you have a sufficient supply of essential goods (see ‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ sections).

2023-03-17 20:13
Updated information on restrictions on movement during gubernatorial election period (‘Summary’, ‘Nigeria borders’, ‘Road Travel’, ‘Air Travel’ and ‘Protests and Demonstrations’ pages).

2023-03-09 16:45
Updated information on the election period (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-02-27 16:33
Updated information on restrictions on movement during election period (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-02-24 15:26
Updated information on restrictions on movement during election period (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-02-20 16:27
Updated information on restrictions on movement during election period (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-02-15 18:21
Updated information on Nigeria entry requirements (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages) and update on change of currency (‘Summary’, and ‘Money’ pages).

2023-02-10 17:00
Updated information on upcoming Nigerian elections and update on change of currency (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and pages).

2023-01-30 16:15
Updated information on change of local currency notes (‘Summary’ and ‘Money’ pages).

2023-01-27 16:16
Updated information on change of local currency notes (‘Summary’ and ‘Money’ pages).

2023-01-17 17:09
Updated information on terrorist kidnaps (‘Terrorism’ page).

2022-12-22 15:02
Addition of information that COVID-19 restrictions have lifted, updated information on local travel, terrorism and crime (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’, ‘Terrorism’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).

2022-12-06 16:13
Updated information on train services between Abuja and Kaduna, Northern Nigeria (‘Safety and security’ page).

2022-11-07 16:43
The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja, but risks remain, and further details about the continued threat from terrorism in this region has been added. The FCDO advice against travelling to other areas of Nigeria remains in place (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages).

2022-10-26 18:45
Updated to advise against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja

2022-10-24 19:54
Update to ‘Terrorism’ section

2022-10-23 07:13
Update to ‘Terrorism’ section

2022-08-19 16:54
Updated information on screening of arrivals under ‘Entry Requirements’

2022-08-11 16:06
Updated information on increased insecurity in the outer suburbs of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding states (‘Safety and security’ page).

2022-08-01 15:58
Removal of information on the nationwide protest and strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress

2022-07-27 16:58
Update to information on terrorism and terrorist kidnap (‘Terrorism’ pages)

2022-07-27 13:20
New information added on the announcement of a nationwide protest and strike by The Nigeria Labour Congress (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).

2022-07-11 17:40
Updated information on locations of terrorist attacks (‘Summary’ page and ‘Terrorism’ page)

2022-07-07 18:23
Update on domestic runway closure at Murtala Muhammad Airport, Lagos (‘Summary’ page and ‘Safety and security’ page). Update on attack on Kuje prison (‘Summary’ page and ‘Safety and security’ page and ‘Terrorism’ page)

2022-07-06 18:17
Update on attack on Kuje prison (‘Summary’ page)

2022-06-23 16:05
Updated information on increased reports of violent crime in the suburbs of Abuja (‘Summary’ page)

2022-06-10 16:53
Addition of information on a gun attack at a church in Owo, Ondo State on 5 June (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

2022-06-01 12:10
Additional advice on ongoing presidential primaries in Abuja and possible disruption to traffic (‘Summary’ page)

2022-05-27 15:54
Addition of information and advice on presidential primaries in Abuja between 28 May and 1 June and possible disruption to traffic (‘Summary’ page)

2022-05-19 16:03
The FCDO now additionally advises against all but essential travel to the states of Plateau and Taraba. There is also an increased risk of violence and kidnap in Benue state. (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages)

2022-05-17 16:50
Update on an explosion in Kano on 17 May. (‘Summary’ page)

2022-05-14 19:57
Updated information on protests and the imposition of a 24 hour curfew in Sokoto State (‘Summary’ page)

2022-05-13 10:53
Updated information on the suspension of the planned cancellation of domestic flights by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), planned resumption of train services between Abuja and Kaduna and the risk of terrorist kidnaps (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages)

2022-05-08 18:42
Announcement from the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) that some Nigerian airlines will suspend domestic flights from 9 May (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

2022-04-04 08:23
Update to COVID entry requirements from 00:01am on Monday, 4th April, 2022 for in-bound passengers to Nigeria.

2022-04-03 19:09
Update to COVID entry requirements from 00:01am on Monday, 4th April for in-bound passengers to Nigeria (See ‘Entry requirements’)

2022-03-29 17:58
Update to information on upcoming sporting events (‘Safety and security’ pages)

2022-03-29 17:06
Update to information on attacks and kidnaps (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

2022-03-17 13:30
Update to information on kidnaps (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages)

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