NIGERIA TRAVEL NEWS

A traveller hands his passport to a uniformed border officer at a passport control counter.

October 15, 2026

Nigeria is Now 92nd on the Henley Index With Travel Access to 45 Destinations to See More of the World

Travel access includes visas on arrival and ETAs. Nigerian travellers must still meet entry rules.

October 12, 2026

Turkish Airlines Expands Nigeria Connectivity With 10 Weekly Lagos–Istanbul Flights Starting December 2026

Turkish Airlines Lagos flights increase to 10 weekly from 11 December 2026, expanding Nigeria–Türkiye travel via Istanbul.

October 11, 2026

Ethiopia Partners With Nigeria in Advancing African Travel Connectivity, Visa Cooperation and Cross-Border Investment Opportunities

Ethiopia and Nigeria discuss easier travel, visa cooperation and cross-border investment to strengthen African economic ties.

October 11, 2026

2026 Benue Food & Cultural Festival: Guide to Nigeria’s Gastronomic Capital

Discover Nigeria’s 2026 Benue Food & Cultural Festival in Makurdi, Nov 11–14. Explore Tiv and Idoma cuisines, Swange dance, and heritage travel logistics.

Passengers and officials gather around an Air Peace aircraft on the tarmac at Owerri Airport in Nigeria.

October 10, 2026

Nigeria’s Owerri Airport Set for 25-Day Closure Before Christmas as Authorities Prepare Major Runway Overhaul

Owerri Airport faces a 25-day closure from 20 October 2026 for runway repairs. Check flight disruptions and travel advice.

October 8, 2026

Nigeria Travel Eyes Powerful Tourism Revival as RMD Calls for Stronger International Confidence

Nigeria travel faces a reputation challenge as RMD and industry leaders seek stronger global tourism trust

October 6, 2026

Equatorial Guinea Joins Nigeria to Boost Tourism as Grand Hotel Djibloho Drives Corporate Travel Growth

Equatorial Guinea joins Nigeria to grow tourism as Grand Hotel Djibloho expands corporate travel, events and regional business tourism.

Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria Aligns With UK To Deepen Tourism Ties And Unlock New Trade, Investment And Travel Opportunities

October 3, 2026

Ghana Aligns Nigeria with UK to Deepen Tourism Ties and Unlock New Trade, Investment and Travel Opportunities

Discover how Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria aligns with UNITED KINGDOM to deepen tourism ties and unlock new trade, investment and travel opportunities in 2026.

October 1, 2026

Africa’s Urban Tourism Revolution Accelerates as Lagos and More Cities Turn Film, Music and Culture Into Global Travel Powerhouses

African urban screen and sound tourism redefines travel in Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape Town neighbourhoods.

September 30, 2026

Nigeria Travellers Gain Long Visa Options as UK Canada and South Africa Ease Repeat International Trips

Nigeria travellers can access long-validity visas for the UK, Canada and qualifying South Africa trips, reducing repeat application paperwork.

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