Government advisories for Nigeria
US State Department
US L3 · Reconsider travelReconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping , and i nconsistent availability of health care services . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime and Kidnapping Violent crime is common throughout Nigeria. This includes armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping…
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Jun 12, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · regionalAdvises against all travel to some areas and all but essential travel to others
Latest change: This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including on land borders, street and vehicle crime, withdrawing and exchanging money, financial scams, terrorism in Nigeria, kidnapping for ransom, transport risks, dangers at…
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Nov 10, 2026
Government of Canada
CA 3 · Avoid non-essential travelAvoid non-essential travel (some regions differ)
Latest change: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Oct 21, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Terrorist kidnap: Terrorist groups are highly likely to carry out kidnaps in Nigeria. Kidnappings are widespread and could occur anywhere. Foreign nationals and humanitarian workers have been kidnapped in the North, including in the states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Katsina, Kano and Kebbi. There may be an increased risk of terrorist…
- Street and vehicle crime: Levels of violent crime are high throughout Nigeria, including muggings, armed robbery, carjacking and kidnap. There are frequent reports of armed robbery, carjacking and kidnap on roads across Nigeria. Risks can be higher outside major urban areas and when travelling at night. The Nigerian authorities, including the…
- Financial scams: British nationals are frequently targeted by scammers operating in West Africa. Scams can take many forms, including romance and friendship scams, fraudulent business opportunities, investment schemes, inheritance claims and fake job offers. Be cautious if you receive unsolicited requests for money, investment…
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Nov 10, 2026
LGBT+ and women travellers: what the UK FCDO says
- LGBT+ travellers: Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Nigeria with penalties of up to 14 years in prison. Some northern states observe Sharia Law which can prescribe the death penalty for same-sex sexual activity. The ‘Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act’ provides for lengthy prison sentences for anyone involved in same-sex marriages, including those who help arrange, carry out or even attend events perceived to be same-sex weddings.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Nov 10, 2026
Women, children and family: what governments say
- Women's safety (Government of Canada): Women travelling alone may be subject to some forms of harassment or verbal abuse.
- Surrogacy and fertility treatment (UK FCDO): If you’re considering fertility treatment or surrogacy options in Nigeria, exercise caution. There have been reports of staged fake births, commonly referred to as ‘miracle babies’, where visitors are falsely led to believe that a birth has taken place. Regulation of fertility treatment and surrogacy services in Nigeria is weak, and legal protections for intended parents and surrogates may be limited.
- Overseas Adoption (UK FCDO): The UK has restricted overseas adoption of children from Nigeria. If you bring a child who is not biologically related to you into the UK without following the legal procedures, you could face prosecution and the child may not be eligible for British citizenship.
Canada: full advisory · UK: entry requirements · UK: safety and security
Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Nigeria
- Zika: the CDC lists Zika as a risk in Nigeria. An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby. CDC on Zika
- Malaria: CDC recommends that travelers going to Nigeria take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take. Ask a travel-health provider which medicine suits pregnancy or young children before you go.
- Cholera (children): Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
CDC health page for Nigeria · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
US State Department: advisories for specific areas
- Do Not Travel to: Borno, Jigawa, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe, northern Adamawa states due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
Read the official advisory for the exact areas
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Jun 12, 2026
Government of Canada: regional advisories
Regional risk level - Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to the following regions due to the risk of terrorism, armed attacks, kidnapping, inter-communal and sectarian violence:
- the northwestern states of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara
- the northcentral states of Plateau, Niger, Kwara and Kogi
- the northeastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Taraba and Yobe
- the Niger Delta states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, where you should avoid...
- 10 km of the border areas with Cameroon, Niger, and northern Benin (between Benin and Kebbi state).
Read the full Canadian advisory
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca (Government of Canada, Open Government Licence - Canada) · updated Oct 21, 2026
German Foreign Office
DE · partial travel warningPartial travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 21, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
Dutch Foreign Ministry
NL · orangeOrange: travel only if necessary (regions differ, up to red)
De kleurcode van het reisadvies is rood voor grote delen van het noorden en het zuidoosten van Nigeria. Wat uw situatie ook is: reis niet hierheen. Het is er te gevaarlijk. Lees meer onder Regionale risico’s. Voor de rest van Nigeria geldt kleurcode oranje. Reis alleen hierheen als het noodzakelijk is. Het is niet veil
Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Oct 13, 2026
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 3Avoid non-essential travel
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 24 July 2025
Japan Foreign Ministry
JP L4 · Evacuate and leaveHighest level: Evacuate and leave
Level 4 in 1 area, level 3 in 1 area, level 2 in 1 area. Areas can differ; the highest level applies only where the ministry says so.
ナイジェリアの危険情報【一部地域のレベル引き上げ】
Official notice Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage · updated Dec 18, 2025
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Where in Nigeria the UK advises against travel
North East Nigeria
FCDO advises against all travel to:
- Borno State
- Yobe State
- Adamawa State
- Gombe State
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
- Bauchi State
North West Nigeria
FCDO advises against all travel to:
- Katsina State
- Zamfara State
- Sokoto State
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
- Kaduna State
- Kano State
- Kebbi State
- Jigawa State
North Central Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, including Abuja
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
- Niger State
- Kogi State
- Plateau State
- Taraba State
- Kwara State
- Benue State
South East and South South Nigeria
FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas (the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
- Abia State
- non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers States
- Anambra State
- Imo State
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice, areas where it advises against travel (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Nov 10, 2026
Entry requirements for Nigeria
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You must have a visa to enter Nigeria as a visitor. Get your visa before travelling.
- Passport: To enter Nigeria, your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Nigeria’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Nigeria set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Nigeria High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Nigeria, your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You must have a visa to enter Nigeria as a visitor. Get your visa before travelling.
If you have a valid Nigerian residence permit (CERPAC or Green Card), you do not need a visa to enter Nigeria.
For further information contact the Nigeria High Commission in the UK.
Applying for a visa
Visa on arrival is no longer available. All visa applications must be submitted through the online portal prior to travel.
You can apply for a visa from Nigerian Immigration Services.
Landing and departure cards
The Nigerian authorities have introduced a system for foreigners to complete landing and departure cards before entry/exit and you may be asked for these at the airport or other border points.
The forms can be completed through the online portal.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Nigeria, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination.
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Nigeria guide.
Infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt from this requirement.
Ebola screening
Additional screening for Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus) Disease is in place at border entry points into Nigeria. International travellers must complete an online Nigeria Health Declaration Form before travel. You may also be required to undergo thermal screening and a travel history check on arrival.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared this a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Land borders
Before crossing by land between Nigeria and Benin, Niger or Cameroon, check with the relevant border and immigration authorities that your crossing point is open and check the current entry and exit requirements. Read the travel advice for both countries and the regional risks advice for your whole route. An open border crossing does not mean the journey is safe or that FCDO advice against travel no longer applies.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Nigeria. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
It is illegal to import beer, mineral water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, textile fabrics, jewellery or precious metals.
It is illegal to export African art, particularly antiques, without written authorisation from the Department of Antiquities.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Nov 10, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: required
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you expect to leave Nigeria.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
Employment visa: required
Temporary work permit: required
Student visa: required
Verify that the length of stay indicated on your entry stamp and on your visa match. If the handwritten dates are hard to read, seek clarification from the immigration officer at the port of entry or a Nigeria Immigration Service office.
Landing and exit cards
You are required to complete an online form before entering or exiting Nigeria.
Obtain landing or exit cards – Nigeria Immigration Service
Health declaration form
You must complete an online health declaration form before travelling to Nigeria. You will then receive a PDF and QR code by email, which you must present to a Port Health Officer upon arrival.
Nigeria Health Declaration Portal – Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
Passport requirements for dual citizens
If you have dual citizenship, you must enter and leave Nigeria on your Nigerian passport.
If your Nigerian passport expires during your stay in Nigeria, you must obtain a new one before leaving. Renewing a Nigerian passport could cause considerable delays to your travel plans.
To avoid delays, dual citizens should ensure that their Nigerian passport is valid upon entry and for the duration of their stay in Nigeria.
Border crossings
Land border crossings with Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon may close on short notice.
Children and travel
Learn about travelling with children.
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Oct 21, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Nigeria).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 112
- Plugs: type D, G
- Power: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: not recommended
- Calling code: +234
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: high. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Nàìjíríà Yoruba
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
Health and safety numbers for Nigeria
| Measure | Value | Year | What it means | World median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safely managed drinking water % of people | 29.9 | 2024 | Share of people whose drinking water is on their premises, available when needed and free from contamination. Origin: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme. World Bank data page | 80.6 (151 countries) |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.38 | 2023 | Generalist and specialist doctors for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, country data. World Bank data page | 1.62 (208 countries) |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 0.50 | 2004 | Inpatient beds in public, private and specialist hospitals for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO, country data. World Bank data page | 2.39 (201 countries) |
| Malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk | 294.25 | 2024 | New malaria cases in a year for every 1,000 people living in areas where malaria is present. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 3.83 (107 countries) |
| Measles vaccination % of children aged 12-23 months | 57 | 2024 | Share of young children who have had a measles vaccine dose. Origin: WHO/UNICEF. World Bank data page | 90 (193 countries) |
| Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people | 20.7 | 2019 | Estimated deaths from road traffic injuries for every 100,000 people. The newest year WHO published is 2019. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 14.9 (190 countries) |
| Intentional homicides per 100,000 people | 15.75 | 2023 | Unlawful deaths inflicted on a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury, for every 100,000 people. Origin: UNODC. World Bank data page | 2.61 (196 countries) |
These are yearly statistics, not live data. They are estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, and they describe the whole country, not a city or resort. Countries measure and report these figures in different ways, and the year of the newest figure differs from row to row.
Official notice Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Underlying estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, database updated 2026-11-11. World median worked out by Voyaggora from the same World Bank data (median of countries with data, each country's latest year). · checked
Local laws to know before you go (Government of Canada advice)
Written by the Government of Canada for Canadian travellers. Laws change; the full, current text is on the Government of Canada page.
Drugs
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines.
Drugs, alcohol and travel
Dress and behaviour
To avoid offending local sensitivities:
- dress conservatively
- behave discreetly
- respect religious and social traditions
In the north, women are advised to cover their legs and travel with a scarf to cover their head and arms when required.
Photography
Photography of sensitive installations is prohibited. This includes:
- airports
- government buildings
- police stations and military installations
Seek permission before taking photos of official buildings and individuals.
Smoking
Smoking is banned in public places across the country.
Ramadan
In 2027, the lunar month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around February 7.
In public, between sunrise and sunset, be discreet when:
- drinking
- eating
- smoking
Official notice Source: Government of Canada, Travel Advice and Advisories for Nigeria. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. The text is the Government of Canada's own words, shown unchanged (long entries end at a full stop); Voyaggora adds nothing and interprets nothing (advice last updated October 21, 2026 09:54 EDT; data file generated 2026-10-21). · checked
Taiwan travel warning
- Level 4 (red) 第四級：紅色儘速離境 - 奈及利亞 - Nigeria
Chinese label 紅色儘速離境 (literally: red, leave the country as soon as possible) · text is in Chinese: open the original · published
Live feed Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (BOCA) (dataset data.gov.tw/dataset/116026, Government Open Data License v1.0). The Chinese title is shown unchanged; the English wording of the level is a literal translation by Voyaggora. This is Taiwan's own government warning and does not mean BOCA endorses Voyaggora. · checked
Emergency numbers in Nigeria
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 199 |
| Ambulance (emergency medical services) | 199 |
| Fire (fire department) | 199 |
| Emergency (no service named in Wikidata) | 112 |
From Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is edited by volunteers and lists a role only where an editor has recorded one; check locally, for example with your embassy or hotel, before you rely on a number.
Live feed Source: Wikidata, Wikidata property P2852 “emergency phone number” · Wikidata data is CC0 (public domain) · checked
Is Nigeria on the UK visa national list?
The UK government lists Nigeria among the nationalities that need a visa to visit the UK.
List: Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list, paragraph VN 1.1(a), 115 countries and territorial entities. Latest change recorded by GOV.UK: Mar 5, 2026. This is only the visa national list; the Rules contain other conditions, so read the full page on GOV.UK.
Official notice Source: GOV.UK, UK Home Office · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 · checked
Is Nigeria on the US Visa Waiver Program list (ESTA)?
Nigeria is not on the list of countries DHS shows as currently designated for the US Visa Waiver Program.
DHS page “Last Updated”: Oct 28, 2026. The page lists countries; whether a particular traveller qualifies is set by DHS, see the page.
Official notice Source: Visa Waiver Program, US Department of Homeland Security · US government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. § 105) · checked
Canada visitor visa processing time for applications made from Nigeria
IRCC’s processing-time tool answers the question “Where are you applying from?”. For visitor-visa applications made from Nigeria, it shows:
- 103 days: Visitor visa (from outside Canada)
- 33 days: Super visa (parents or grandparents)
IRCC’s own figures, as of November 4, 2026. IRCC says: “Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.” The time depends on where the application is made, not on citizenship, and whether a visa or an eTA is needed depends on the traveller; check IRCC. Tool and details: IRCC check processing times.
Live feed Source: Check processing times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · checked
US proclamation naming Nigeria (Federal Register)
Nigeria is named in the list of countries in the text of the newest entry proclamation in the Federal Register: “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals To Protect the Security of the United States” (Proclamation 10998, signed Dec 16, 2025, published Dec 19, 2025). Full text: govinfo PDF (official) · Federal Register
It is named in:
- Section 5, headed “Partial Suspension of Entry for Nationals of Countries of Identified Concern”
This page only reports that the country is named in those sections, using the document’s own headings. It does not say what that means for any traveller, whether exceptions apply, or whether a later document changes it. Read the full text. Only this newest document was read for this list.
Official notice Source: Federal Register: proclamations, Office of the Federal Register (NARA) / US Government Publishing Office · US government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. § 105) · checked
More governments' travel advice for Nigeria
Australia: Smartraveller (DFAT)
AU · Reconsider your need to travel
“Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall due to the volatile security situation and threat of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and the risk of civil unrest. Higher levels apply in some areas.”
Smartraveller page last changed Oct 23, 2026 · level and wording as published (text shortened to its opening sentences where long)
Read the official Australian advice
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Belgium: FPS Foreign Affairs
Belgium publishes its advice as text. The opening text of its ‘Laatste update’ page (in Dutch):
“Alle reizen worden afgeraden naar en binnen de staten Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Delta, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Yobe en Zamfara.”
Laatst bijgewerkt op (last updated) Oct 22, 2026 · text quoted unchanged, long text shortened to its opening sentences
Read the official Belgian advice (Dutch) · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.belgium.be, FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Belgium. Information free of rights (Creative Commons-0), legal notice. Source and date shown as the ministry recommends. Checked .
France: Conseils aux voyageurs (France Diplomatie)
FR · zones: formellement déconseillé Zones formellement déconseillées (zone rouge)
Level word, literal translation by Voyaggora: formally advised against. This is a heading of France’s zone list, not a level for the whole country; the areas are listed on the official page.
FR · zones: déconseillé sauf raison impérative Zones déconseillées sauf raisons impératives (zone orange)
Level word, literal translation by Voyaggora: advised against, except for an imperative reason. This is a heading of France’s zone list, not a level for the whole country; the areas are listed on the official page.
FR · zones: vigilance renforcée Zone de vigilance renforcée (zone jaune)
Level word, literal translation by Voyaggora: reinforced vigilance. This is a heading of France’s zone list, not a level for the whole country; the areas are listed on the official page.
Alerts France lists for this country (titles as published, in French):
- Nigéria - Maladie à virus Ebola · en ligne le Oct 21, 2026; mis à jour le Nov 10, 2026
- Situation sécuritaire · en ligne le Mar 18, 2026; mis à jour le Aug 3, 2026
Sécurité: mise à jour le Sep 15, 2026; zones: actualisation le Jul 10, 2026; alerts page: mise à jour le Nov 10, 2026 · text quoted unchanged
Read the official French advice (French) · Alerts page · Translate to English
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Each government’s own words and date, shown side by side. Voyaggora does not compare or rank them.
U.S. Embassy alerts
- Embassy alert
Security Alert: October 28, 2026 – Mission Nigeria Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria (October 27, 2026) Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria (October 20, 2026) Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Abuja (21 October, 2026) Read on the embassy site
Live feed Source: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites (public alerts for U.S. citizens; US government works) · checked
Embassy alerts
- Embassy alert
アブジャ中心部における外国人駐在員の強盗被害 Original · Translate to English
Live feed Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage (open data; alerts from Japanese embassies, shown in Japanese as published) · checked
More live hazards and notices
Getting around
- Planets tonight Above the horizon after dark (about 19:35 local): Saturn. Calculated from astronomy (astral, Astronomy Engine) and the IANA time zone database.
Weather, sea and nature
- UV index forecast, Abuja: peak 10.0 (very high) around 11:00 UTC (Thu) in the next 24 hours, if the sky is clear. Cloud lowers it; protect your skin from 3 upward. Source: MET Norway (NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0), forecast of 2026-11-12 01:17 UTC. Checked .
Safety, strikes and public order
- In the news, last 24 hours:
- 8 articles about protests and strikes
- 13 articles about terrorism
- 5 articles about armed conflict
- 8 articles about natural disasters
- Floods: World Bank approves $500m Nigeria loan (punchng.com)
Live feed News signals: The GDELT Project, counting English-language news articles from the last 24 hours. Headlines belong to their publishers and are not verified by Voyaggora. Newest data .
Health
- Health ministry, recent posts (Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria):
- THE NEXT MILE, SEVENTH EDITION-2
- FG CONFIRMS EBOLA DISEASE CASE IN FCT, ACTIVATES PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE
- HOLD THE LINE, SIXTH EDITION-1
- ON CALL, RECONNECT
Events, holidays and sport
- Next public holidays: Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec); Boxing Day (Sat 26 Dec); New Year's Day (Fri 1 Jan) · Shops, banks and attractions may close and prices rise. Computed with the open-source python-holidays library (MIT); check the official calendar.
- Solar eclipse An annular ("ring of fire") solar eclipse on 6 February 2027 is visible from inside Nigeria (best near Abeokuta, Ogun). Calculated from astronomy (astral, Astronomy Engine) and the IANA time zone database.
Prices and utilities
- Electricity mix Nigeria generated 38.8% of its electricity from clean sources in August 2026, with a carbon intensity of 434 gCO2e per kWh. · Source: Ember; CC BY 4.0, Ember (licence); checked 00:08 UTC
Other live notices
- Daylight today in Abuja (capital): sunrise 06:22, sunset 18:06 (11 h 43 min of daylight, local time Africa/Lagos); moon: waxing crescent, about 5% lit. Calculated from astronomy (NOAA solar-position equations), accurate to a couple of minutes; not an official feed. Moon phase from the mean lunar cycle. Updated .
- Light and clocks in Abuja (capital): Golden hour (soft photo light) 06:22 to 06:51 and 17:36 to 18:06; blue hour after sunset 18:06 to 18:36; daylight is about the same length each day. No clock change is scheduled in the next 14 months. Local time in Abuja: UTC+1. Calculated from astronomy and the international time-zone database; governments can change clock rules at short notice, so check before you travel. Not an official feed.
Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Model estimates, next 24 hoursNigeria
- Model forecast Next 24 hours in Abuja (model forecast, not an official forecast): 22.8 to 34.5°C, dry, gusts to 12 km/h, cloud 52%. Derived from the NOAA GFS model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Sea state Sea off Nigeria in the next 24 hours (model, open water only): waves about 0.9 m; swell 0.5 m at 9 s. Not a swimming or boating safety signal: follow local flags and warnings. Derived from the NOAA GFS-Wave model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Air (model) Fine particles (PM2.5) in Abuja, modelled for the next 24 hours: about 36 µg/m³, 2.4 times the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³. Desert dust is a large part of it (dust PM10 about 80 µg/m³). A model estimate for the city, not a measurement. Derived from the NOAA GEFS-Aerosols model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
These are computer-model estimates from NOAA open model data (model run 11 Nov 18:00 UTC), not official forecasts, measurements or warnings. The official advisories, warnings and live sources for Nigeria are listed on this page.
Pictures from space and the weather agenciesNigeria
Credits: We acknowledge the use of imagery provided by services from NASA's Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS), part of NASA's Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS). NOAA pictures are public domain and shown unaltered; this is not an endorsement by NOAA. Click a picture to open it at its source.
Health alerts
- Dengue in Nigeria ·
As of October 2026, a total of 523 suspected dengue fever cases (34 confirmed and four deaths) have been reported in Nigeria for 2026. 220 suspected cases have been reported in October 2026 alone across Akwa-Ibom, Sokoto and Zamfara States. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details…
Live feed Source: TravelHealthPro (UK Health Security Agency) · checked · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos DNMM | 27°C / 81°F | 3 kt from 220° | 4.97 mi | Marginal (some cloud/haze) |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 1349 NGN · 1 euro ≈ 1509 NGN
Central-bank reference rate for Nov 11, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
Official sources for Nigeria
- Disaster and civil protection: Official website
- Earthquakes and volcanoes: Nigeria Geological Survey Agency
- Health ministry: Official website
- Main airport or aviation authority: Official website
- Road conditions: FERMA
- Railways: Nigerian Railway Corporation
- Emergency number(s): 112 (national toll-free emergency number) (official page)
Links to the official government bodies, checked by us. Voyaggora does not run these sites. For anything urgent, use the official emergency number.
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Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Nigeria?
- Is it safe to travel to Nigeria right now?
- It depends on where you go. As of Nov 12, 03:51 UTC. The US State Department rates Nigeria Level 3 of 4, "Reconsider travel". Canada says "Avoid non-essential travel", with regional advisories. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to some areas of Nigeria and all but essential travel to others. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Which parts of Nigeria do governments warn about?
- Governments warn about parts of Nigeria rather than the whole country. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to some areas of Nigeria and all but essential travel to others. Canada lists regional advisories. The US State Department page lists area-specific levels. Open each official page for the exact areas and routes.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Nigeria right now?
- As of Nov 12, 03:51 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Nigeria: U.S. Embassy alerts, embassy alerts, more live hazards and notices. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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