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U.S. State Department Updates Nigeria Travel Advisory Summary; Maintains 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel'

The advisory level remains Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) for Nigeria, with an updated advisory summary detailing risks related to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and inconsistent availability of health care services. Specific Level 4 (Do Not Travel) warnings apply to Borno, Jigawa, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe, northern Adamawa states; Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states; and Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt).

🇳🇬 Nigeria1 versionUpdated 12 Jun 2026

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NigeriaTravel AdvisoriesEffectiveEffective 12 Jun 2026

U.S. State Department Updates Nigeria Travel Advisory Summary; Maintains 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel'

What changed

The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advice for Nigeria. The advice remains 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel'. The summary now gives more details about the risks. These risks include violent crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and inadequate health care. This update tells U.S. citizens about the current dangers in Nigeria. It also confirms the existing 'Do Not Travel' advice for many states.

Published 12 Jun 2026Effective 12 Jun 2026U.S. State Department — Travel advisories