In 2026, Nigerian passport holders have access to visa-on-arrival facilities in various global destinations, enabling eligible travelers to finalize their entry paperwork at designated airports, border crossings, or other authorized points of entry. This arrangement eliminates the requirement to secure a conventional visa from an embassy prior to departure; however, conditions differ by country, with some locations necessitating online registration, pre-authorization, or supplemental documentation prior to boarding.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Current data highlights the following eleven destinations where Nigerian citizens can secure a visa upon arrival:

• Burundi: Permits Nigerian travelers to acquire a visa upon arrival for visits lasting up to 30 days.

• Cambodia: Provides a visa-on-arrival option alongside an electronic visa (eVisa), though visitors are advised to verify allowed durations and authorized ports of entry prior to departure.

• Comoros: Grants visa-on-arrival access to Nigerian citizens, with current guidelines permitting stays of up to 45 days.

• Djibouti: Offers a visa-on-arrival pathway permitting stays up to 90 days, alongside an alternative eVisa choice.

• Iran: Includes Nigerian nationals among eligible groups for visa-on-arrival entry, though travelers should double-check the latest prerequisites before setting out.

• Lebanon: Allows Nigerians to receive a visa on arrival, subject to specific conditions such as presenting a return ticket, accommodation records, and proof of adequate financial means.

• Madagascar: Extends visa-on-arrival privileges for stays reaching up to 90 days, while also making an eVisa available.

• Maldives: Issues a 30-day visa on arrival to Nigerian citizens, provided they meet standard entry prerequisites, display valid travel documents, and show evidence of financial sufficiency.

• Mauritius: Grants a visa on arrival valid for up to 14 days for Nigerian visitors, per current travel guidelines.

• Mozambique: Welcomes Nigerian passport holders with a visa on arrival permitting a stay of up to 30 days.

• Timor-Leste: Permits Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa upon arrival, contingent upon the nation’s active immigration rules.

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has asserted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lacks the strength to capture the presidency in 2027, maintaining that anyone running on the party’s ticket would be a “paperweight” politician. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Fayose bluntly stated that any presidential hopeful emerging from the PDP holds no real political weight.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Meanwhile, political alignments ahead of 2027 continue to shift. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike recently addressed comments made by Imo State Governor and Progressive Governors Forum Chairman, Hope Uzodimma. Following an APC governors’ meeting in Abuja, Uzodimma announced that the ruling party’s governors had resolved to shun parallel structures or political alliances that could undermine President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, focusing exclusively on APC-sponsored candidates.

In response, Wike—through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka—reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election. Wike clarified that his involvement in a “rainbow coalition” is designed for political parties that back the President’s achievements, distancing it entirely from the APC. He emphasized that just as he and the G5 governors supported Tinubu in 2023 without an official merger with the APC, a similar independent principle will guide their stance for 2027.

• High-Risk Zones Identified: Ahead of the upcoming Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency by-election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pointed out security vulnerabilities in specific council areas.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Threats of Thuggery: According to Gombe State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Umar-Mukhtar Gajiram, Gombe and Funakaye LGAs have been marked as high-risk zones primarily due to the potential threat posed by political thugs known as ‘Kalare boys’, who might intimidate voters or disrupt the process.

  • Kwami Under Close Watch: Meanwhile, Kwami LGA is being closely monitored due to recent herder-related attacks and its shared border with Borno State, raising the need to watch out for cross-border security spillover.

  • Proactive Measures: The electoral commission clarified that mapping these areas as high-risk is not meant to stigmatize local communities, but rather to enable security agencies to deploy targeted preventative strategies.