FULL LIST: UK warns citizens against travel to 11 Nigerian states
The UK has issued a new travel advisory, warning citizens against travel to 11 Nigerian states and essential travel to 19 others. See the full list here. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-uk-warns-citizens-against-travel-to-11-nigerian-states/
The United Kingdom has urged its citizens to avoid all travel to certain states in Nigeria. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's latest travel advice, updated on August 20, 2026, advises against travel to parts of 11 Nigerian states. These include Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, and Gombe in the North-East; Katsina and Zamfara in the North-West; riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River in the South-East and South-South; and Bauchi in the North-East.
In the North-West, the advisory includes Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, and Sokoto states. Additionally, the UK warns against all but essential travel to Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, Kwara, and Benue states in the North-Central region, as well as the Federal Capital Territory, including Abuja. The advisory also covers Abia, Anambra, and Imo states in the South-East and South-South, as well as non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers.
The FCDO cautions that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises travelers to thoroughly research their destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance.
Written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
