Ogona Anita
The United States has imposed fresh entry restrictions on Nigeria, placing the country on a new list of nations affected by an expanded travel policy unveiled by President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
The move follows the signing of a broad Proclamation by the US president introducing new limits on the entry of foreign nationals from countries classified as posing elevated risks to American security and public safety.
Nigeria is among 15 additional countries now subjected to partial restrictions under the revised policy framework.
According to the Proclamation, the decision was driven by what the White House described as “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” by the affected countries.
The White House said the measure is aimed at tightening US border controls and strengthening national security, describing the policy as “strengthening national security through common sense restrictions based on data.”
Under the new framework, entry restrictions vary by country. While some nations face outright bans, others — including Nigeria — are subject to partial limitations affecting specific visa categories and immigration pathways.
The Proclamation retains full entry restrictions on nationals from 12 countries previously listed under Proclamation 10949. These are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
In addition, five countries — Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria — have been newly placed under full restrictions. Individuals travelling with Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents are also affected. Laos and Sierra Leone, previously under partial restrictions, have now been moved into the full restriction category.
