The United States has placed Nigeria under travel restrictions, citing high visa overstay rates and security concerns, Dockaysworld reports.
A White House fact sheet said Nigeria recorded a 5.56% overstay rate for business and tourist visas, and 11.90% for student and exchange visas.
U.S. officials said the figures, combined with extremist violence in parts of the country, informed the decision to limit selected visa categories.
Several African countries were also affected. Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and South Sudan were placed under full suspension due to higher overstay rates, security risks, and failure to accept deported nationals.
Others facing partial restrictions include Angola, Benin, The Gambia, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe, all cited for significant visa overstays.
Some Asian and Caribbean countries were also listed, while Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica were flagged over citizenship-by-investment programmes.
The White House said the measures are reversible and aimed at pushing countries to improve cooperation, documentation and visa compliance.
Exemptions apply to permanent residents, current visa holders, diplomats, and cases tied to U.S. national interest.
