by Gina
NIGERIA OVERVIEW
Nigeria officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a
country in West Africa. It borders Niger in the
north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the
east, and Benin in the west. Its southern coast is on
the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. Nigeria is
a federal republic comprising 36 states and
the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is
located. Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world,
is the largest city in Nigeria and the continent of Africa.
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa by
population with a population of 211 million while covering an
area of 923,769 square kilometers. Nigeria is the world's 32nd largest
country by size and the 7th largest country by population. Nigeria is
one of the world's most multicultural and ethnically diverse nations.
Nigeria is Africa's largest economy by nominal
GDP surpassing Egypt and South Africa and is
the country with the 27th highest nominal GDP.
Nigeria has been home to several indigenous pre-colonial
states and kingdoms since the second millennium BC, with
the Nok civilization in the 15th century BC marking the first
internal unification in the country. The modern state originated
with British colonialization in the 19th century, taking its present
territorial shape with the merging of the Southern Nigeria
Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1914
by Lord Lugard. The British set up administrative and legal structures
while practicing indirect rule through traditional chiefdoms. Nigeria
became a formally independent federation on October 1, 1960. It
experienced a civil war from 1967 to 1970, followed by a succession of
democratically-elected civilian governments and military dictatorships,
until achieving a stable democracy in the 1999 presidential
election; the 2015 election was the first time an incumbent president
had lost re-election.
Nigeria is a multinational state inhabited by more
than 250 ethnic groups speaking 500 distinct languages, all
identifying with a wide variety of cultures. The three largest ethnic
groups are the Hausa–Fulani in the
north, Yoruba in the west and Igbo in the east,
together comprising over 60% of the total population. The official
language is English, chosen to facilitate linguistic unity at the national
level. Nigeria's constitution ensures freedom of
religion and is home to some of the world's
largest Muslim and Christian populations,
simultaneously. Nigeria is divided roughly in half between Muslims, who
live mostly in the north, and Christians, who live mostly in the
south; indigenous religions, such as those native to
the Igbo and Yoruba ethnicities, are in the minority.
Nigeria's economy is the largest in Africa,
the 27th-largest in the world by nominal GDP,
and 25th-largest by PPP. Nigeria is often referred to as the
"Giant of Africa", owing to its large population and economy and
is considered to be an emerging market by the World Bank. It is
a regional power in Africa, a middle power in international
affairs, and is an emerging global power. However, the country ranks very
low in the Human Development Index and remains one of the most
corrupt nations in the world. Nigeria is a founding member of
the African Union and a member of many international organizations,
including the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations,
the Economic Community of West African States, and OPEC. It is also a
member of the informal MINT group of countries, and is one of
the Next Eleven economies.
THE NIGERIAN PASSPORT
The Nigerian passport currently ranks on the 95th place according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It ranks higher than other African countries such as Sudan, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.
COUNTRIES
THAT REQUIRE VISA BEFORE ENTRY FOR NIGERIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS
Below are 158 countries and
territories that require visa before entry from Nigerian passport holders. The
visa can be obtained through their embassies and consulates before entry.
Sometimes, visa requirement may change or waived, provided that Nigerian
citizens meet alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident
permits.
Let’s take a look at the countries
Afghanistan ,Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra,
Angola, Anguilla, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh,
Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi,
Canada, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Congo
Democratic Republic, Congo Republic, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, France,
French Guiana, French Polynesia, French West Indies, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar,
Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan,
Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mayotte, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia,
Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New
Zealand, Nicaragua, North Korea, North Macedonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway,
Oman, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines,
Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino,
Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South
Korea , Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Pierre and Miquelon, St.
Vincent & the Grenadines, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan,
Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks
and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay,
US Virgin Islands, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen
VISA FREE COUNTRIES FOR NIGERIAN
PASSPORT HOLDERS
Below is the List of 27 countries that allows Nigerian
passport holders visa-free entry to their countries:
1.
Barbados
2.
Benin
3.
Burkina
Faso
4.
Cameroon
5.
Cape
Verde
6.
Chad
7.
Cook
Islands
8.
Cote
d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
9.
Dominica
10. Fiji
11. Gambia
12. Ghana
13. Guinea
14. Guinea-Bissau
15. Haiti
16. Liberia
17. Mali
18. Micronesia
19. Montserrat
20. Niger
21. Niue
22. Rwanda
23. Senegal
24. Sierra Leone
25. St. Kitts and Nevis
26. Togo
27. Vanuatu
VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR NIGERIAN PASSPORT
HOLDERS
Below are the countries where Nigerian
passport holders can obtain visa on arrival:
1.
Bolivia
2.
Cambodia
3.
Comoros
4.
Ethiopia
5.
Iran
6.
Kenya
7.
Lebanon
8.
Madagascar
9.
Maldives
10. Mauritania
11. Mauritius
12. Mozambique
13. Namibia
14. Palau
15. Rwanda
16. Samoa
17. Seychelles
18. Somalia
19. Timor-Leste
20. Tuvalu
21. Uganda
E-VISA FOR NIGERIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS
Below are the countries that require Nigerian
passport holders to obtain an e-Visa before entry.
1.
Albania
2.
Antigua
and Barbuda
3.
Australia
4.
Bahrain
5.
Colombia
6.
Djibouti
7.
Gabon
8.
Kyrgyzstan
9.
Lesotho
10. Malawi
11. Moldova
12. Norfolk Island
13. Pakistan
14. Qatar
15. Sao Tome and Principe
16. Singapore
17. South Sudan
18. St. Helena
19. Suriname
20. Turkey
21. United Arab Emirates
22. Uzbekistan
23. Zambia
24. Zimbabwe
Disclaimer: At the time of publishing this
information, I have made every possible effort to make sure the provided
material is right and accurate. Countries may change their policies, rules and
regulations from time-to-time without further notice. Hence, you should seek
the appropriate legal or other professional advice for possible updates before
making use of this information.
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