US-Nigerian Travel Declines Amid Visa Ban and Entry Restrictions

The decline in US-Nigerian travel is attributed to President Donald Trump's stricter visa rules and entry restrictions, including a visa ban on Nigerian visitors to the US effective January 1, 2026. The US Embassy in Nigeria suspended visa issuance for Nigerians, affecting passenger traffic on the Nigeria-US route.

American airlines have increased flight frequencies, but the recent visa ban has disrupted travel plans. The aviation sector, particularly Nigerian airlines like Air Peace and other foreign carriers, has been affected by these restrictions.

Yinka Folami, a Nigerian travel agency representative, described the visa ban as a setback, impacting traffic and patronage of American airlines. The situation has prompted considerations among Nigerians living in the US to return due to the immigration policy changes.

The aviation industry faces challenges due to the restrictions, affecting both passenger and cargo travel between the two countries.