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Nigerian government issues travel and safety warning for Nigerians in Iran and Gulf States

Gossip • 1d ago
Nigerian government issues travel and safety warning for Nigerians in Iran and Gulf States
The Federal Government has issued a security advisory to Nigerians residing in the Middle East, particularly in the Islamic Republic of Iran and neighbouring Gulf states, urging heightened vigilance amid escalating military tensions in the region. In a statement released on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorities said they were closely monitoring developments following reported military operations carried out by Israel and the United States against targets in Iran, as well as retaliatory measures affecting parts of the Gulf. The government called on Nigerian citizens in the affected areas to remain cautious and avoid locations deemed strategic or sensitive, including military facilities and government buildings, which could become focal points for further hostili...
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