Nigeria Travel Advisory On October 3, 2018

Latest update: Summary – addition of information; in preparation for the general elections in early 2019 the main political parties in Nigeria are holding ‘primaries’ to select their candidates; these elections are being held throughout Nigeria, scheduled to conclude by Sunday 7 October; there are likely to be heightened tensions and potential violence around these selection polls; you should monitor the local media for specific details of the primaries in your area and take added precautions at these times; you should avoid all crowds, large gatherings and political demonstrations