Federal Govt Mum As Nigeria Loses 20 Visa-Free Destinations In Latest Passport Ranking

The Nigerian government has not replied to the request by LEADERSHIP to respond to a disturbing report that the country has lost access to 20 visa-free destinations, with the country’s passport ranking falling from 90th position in July 2026 to 181st in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index.
LEADERSHIP reported on Tuesday that data published on IziVisa.com show that Nigerian passport holders can travel to 24 countries without a visa, obtain visas on arrival in 16 countries, and access 43 countries through electronic visas.
The latest figures represent a decline from the 44 destinations Nigerians could visit without a visa in July 2026, highlighting reduced travel access for holder...