The United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its Travel Advice for Abuja from ‘Amber’ to ‘Green’ and advised against all but essential travel to Nigeria’s capital.

In a statement, the FCDO also warned British nationals to avoid 22 states in Nigeria.

The states include: Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, Abia, Plateau, Taraba, within 20 kilomerters of the border with Niger in Kebbi State and non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States. 

It also advised against all travel to: Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, and the riverine areas of Delta State, Bayelsa State, Rivers State, Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State.

The FCDO said its travel advice is constantly reviewed to make sure it reflects the current situation in Abuja and Nigeria.

The statement also noted that the British High Commission in Abuja is open from Tuesday 8 November 2022 for normal services.