Full list of Nigerian states where the UK advises against travel

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The United Kingdom, UK has warned travelers to Nigeria that their travel insurance could be invalidated if they travel to areas against which the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel warnings.

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The latest FCDO travel advice for Nigeria, updated on August 20, 2026, categorises several states as areas where the UK advises against all travel or all but essential travel.

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The FCDO said travellers should research their destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance that covers their itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.

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States where the UK advises against all travel

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North-East Nigeria

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The FCDO advises against all travel to:

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• Borno State
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• Yobe State
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• Adamawa State
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• Gombe State
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North-West Nigeria

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The UK government also advises against all travel to:

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• Katsina State
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• Zamfara State
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South-East and South-South Nigeria

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The FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas of:

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• Delta State
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• Bayelsa State
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• Rivers State
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• Akwa Ibom State
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• Cross River State
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The advice applies to river and swamp locations accessible by boat rather than by road.

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States where the UK advises against all but essential travel

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The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Bauchi State in the North-East.

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In the North-West, the advice applies to:

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• Kaduna State
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• Kano State
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• Kebbi State
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• Jigawa State
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• Sokoto State
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North-Central Nigeria

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The UK government advises against all but essential travel to:

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• Niger State
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• Kogi State
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• Plateau State
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• Taraba State
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• Kwara State
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• Benue State
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The advice also covers specific areas within the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding regions, according to the FCDO’s detailed travel guidance.

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South-East and South-South

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In addition to the riverine areas where the FCDO advises against all travel, the UK advises against all but essential travel to:

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• Abia State
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• Non-riverine areas of Delta State
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• Non-riverine areas of Bayelsa State
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• Non-riverine areas of Rivers State
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• Anambra State
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• Imo State
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Travel insurance warning

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The FCDO specifically warns that travel insurance could be invalidated if a traveller goes against its advice.

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It recommends that people travelling to Nigeria check the latest travel advice before departure and ensure their insurance policy covers their planned destination and activities.

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The UK government also stresses that no travel can be guaranteed to be completely safe and advises travellers to read its full guidance before travelling.

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