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Citizens of Nigeria hoping to visit Burkina Faso can obtain a visa on their arrival at a Burkina Faso airport. This visa allows the traveller to stay in the country for 30 days. Nigerians who want to extend their stay beyond the 30-validity period can apply and pay for an extension at the immigration department in Burkina Faso. Travellers are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond their stay in Burkina Faso. The passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping. Visitors from Nigeria will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination before entry into Burkina Faso. Visitors are advised to be vaccinated 10 days before embarking on their trip.    Tourists are required to provide proof they have enough money to last them throughout their entire stay in the country. Travellers are to also provide proof of accommodation for their stay in the country which can be a hotel reservation. Intending visitors can get to Burkina Faso from international airports in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja. Kenya Airways, Ethiopia Airways, Air Cote D'Ivoire and Turkish Airlines are airlines that fly from Nigeria to Burkina Faso. The estimated flight time from Lagos to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 5 hours, 15 minutes and from Abuja, it is 5 hours, 45 minutes. The official language spoken in Burkina Faso is French, mainly because they were colonized by France. The Mossi language is also a widely spoken language in the country. There are about seventy other indigenous languages. There is a diversity of religion in Burkina Faso. Islam is the most prominent. Others are Catholicism, Protestants and traditional religions. West African CFA franc is the official currency of Burkina Faso. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country. Transportation can be done in Burkina Faso through taxis, buses and trains. Burkina Faso has a tropical climate. The dry season lasts from November to March, and the rainy season lasts from June to October. Burkina Faso uses the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which puts Nigeria one hour ahead in time. Common staples in Burkina Faso include sorghum, millet, rice, maize, nuts and potatoes. Babenda, brochettes, and sause gombo are common dishes in Burkina Faso. The power and socket plug used in Burkina Faso are of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Tourists are advised to budget about $30 per day on expenses in Burkina Faso. Bobo-Dioulasso, Arli National Park, The Ruins Of Loropeni and W National Park are some tourist sites Nigerians can visit while in Burkina Faso.

Nationals of Nigeria do not require a visa to visit the Gambia for a stay of up to 90 days. Tourists who intend to stay beyond the 30-day validity period can apply and pay for an extension at the immigration department. Intending visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into the Gambia. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping. Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay. Confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed. There is no currency restriction on entry and exit from the Gambia. Also, while in the Gambia, the Nigerian currency will not be accepted and cannot be exchanged. Intending visitors can get to the Gambia from any international airport in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja. ASKY, Royal Air Maroc and British Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Nigeria to the Gambia. The estimated flight duration from Lagos to Banjul, Gambia is 8 hours, 20 minutes and from Abuja, it is 8 hours, 50 minutes. The Gambian Dalasi is the official currency of the Gambia. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country. The religion in the Gambia based on statistics show that 90% of the population are Sunni Muslims, 9% are Christians, while the remaining 1% still practise traditional beliefs. There are at least 10 languages spoken by different ethnic groups in the Gambia. However, the official language is English. The climate in the Gambia is subtropical, with distinct dry and rainy seasons. The dry season runs from mid-November to early June, while the rainy season lasts from late June to October. In the Gambia, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The Gambia uses Greenwich Mean Time. Kenya is 1 hour ahead of the Gambia. Tourists travelling to the Gambia are advised to budget about $45 to spend on expenses per day. The best time to visit the Gambia is in October to December, when birding is at its best and the beaches are crowned with cloudless blue skies. Getting around in the Gambia is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes buses, taxis, passenger boats and car rentals.  Some of the tourist attractions in the Gambia include Kunta Kinteh Island, Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool, Abuko Nature Reserve and Bijilo Forest Park. Popular delicacies in the Gambia are benachin, domoda, superkanja, etc. Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country.

Nigerians visiting Ghana can gain entry without a Visa, for stays up to 90 days, in line with Ghana's visa-exempt policy for ECOWAS citizens. Tourists can extend their stay by applying for an extension at the immigration department in Ghana. Though a Ghana visa is not required, travellers must still carry a passport valid for six months from the date of their arrival in Ghana. I t is recommended that this passport has at least one blank page for entry stamp.  Visitors below the age of 18, hoping to travel to Ghana must have a copy of their birth certificate as well as a signed travel authorization from their parents or guardians. Travellers entering Ghana with funds of up to $5,000 will need to declare it. Tourists must have a return or onward ticket as well as proof of sufficient funds to cover their entire stay in Ghana. Proof a confirmed means of accommodation while in Ghana will also be asked. Intending visitors can get to Ghana from any international airport in Nigeria. There is an international airport in Lagos and Abuja. Some of the airlines that fly from Nigeria to Ghana are Africa World Airlines, Arik Air and RwandAir. The travel duration from Lagos to Accra, Ghana is 1 hour, and from Abuja, it is 1 hour, 50 minutes. Getting around in Ghana is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes buses, taxis, minibuses, motorcycles and domestic flights. Religion in Ghana consists majorly of Christianity, Islam and other indigenous religions. However, Christianity is the dominant faith. Ghana is a multilingual country with about 80 languages being spoken. The official language is English, however, Akan remains the most spoken indigenous language. Special delicacies in Ghana include jollof rice, waakye, banku and tilapia, fufu and goat light soup, etc. Tourists in Ghana generally spend an average of $30 per day. In Ghana, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Ghana uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Nigeria is an hour ahead of Ghana. The official currency in Ghana is the Ghanaian Cedi. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at banks and other exchange outlets in the country. Ghana has a tropical climate. In the southwest, it is hot and humid, while in the north, it is hot and dry. The best time to visit Ghana is usually during the dry season between November and March when the weather is the driest.  There is little or no rain within those months.  Tourists are advised to be cautious as they go about their tourism-related activities while in Ghana.

The visa policy of Cote d'Ivoire permits Nigerians to visit for a period of 90 days. Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of entry in Cote d'Ivoire. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping. Nigeria citizens visiting Cote d'Ivoire must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Cote d'Ivoire. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country. Nationals of Nigeria will be required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination. Travellers below the age of 18 must show a copy of their birth certificate and travel authorization from their parents or guardians. A return ticket to Nigeria or onward destination will be required. Intending visitors can get to Cote d'Ivoire from any international airport in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja. As at the time of writing this article, Air Cote D'Ivoire is the only airlines that fly from Nigeria to Cote d'Ivoire. The estimated flight duration from Lagos to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire is 1 hour, 50 minutes and from Abuja, it is 2 day, 5 hours. The West African CFA franc is the official currency used in Cote d'Ivoire. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies. Christianity, Islam and traditional believes are the major religions in Cote d'Ivoire. Nevertheless, the majority of citizens practice Christianity. Cote d'Ivoire is a multilingual country, with 78 languages being spoken in the country. However, French is the official language and the most spoken language in the country. The climate in Cote d'Ivoire is tropical. There are two rainy seasons; dry season is from November to April while the rainy season is from May to October. Tourists are advised to budget about $50 to spend on daily expenses while in Cote d'Ivoire. Cote d'Ivoire uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which puts Nigeria one hour ahead in time. Attiéké, alloco and foutou are some of the delicacies visitors can try while in Cote d'Ivoire. Parc National de Taï, Hôtel Ivoire and Galerie Cécile Fakhoury are some tourist attractions visitors can visit during their stay in Cote d'Ivoire. The power and socket plug used in Cote d'Ivoire are of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Getting around in Cote d'Ivoire is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes shared taxis, minibuses, trains and domestic flights.  Visitors travelling to Cote d'Ivoire are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and regulations as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Nigerians visiting Guinea do not require a visa to do so. Passports are expected to be verified for validity and  should carry blank spaces where entry stamps will go. Nigerians visiting Guinea are expected to hold a return or onward ticket and also required to hold proof of accommodation. Nigerians visiting Guinea are required to carry a valid proof of a Yellow fever vaccination. Visitors are not required to make any payments upon their departure from the airport. There are no direct flight options available from Lagos to Guinea. Flights from Lagos to Conakry, Guinea will require one stopover and two from Abuja. A flight from Lagos to Conakry, Guinea typically lasts for about 3 hours.  Nigerians visiting Guinea with pets must have an import permit, a health certificate and a proof of rabies vaccination.  Nigerians visiting Guinea must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza vaccinations. While Guinea is home to a diverse religious demography, Islam is currently the religion practised by a vast majority of Guinea’s population. The exchange rate between the Nigerian Naira and the Guinean Franc is currently at 1 NGN =  25.64 GNF.  Because the time zone currently in use in Guinea is the Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT ), Guinea is an hour behind Nigeria.  Getting around in Guinea is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes buses, trains, taxis and domestic flights.  Guinea uses a type C, F and K adapter for visitors travelling with chargeable devices. Guinea has a tropical and humid climate with a wet and a dry season. Guinea i s usually considered as one of the wettest countries in West Africa.  The best time to visit Guinea is November and December, after the rains and before the dusty harmattan winds. Because French is the official language spoken in Guinea and English is also not widely spoken here, it's best to pick up basic phrases in French to help navigate communication with the people. 

For a duration of 90 days, nationals of Nigeria can visit Guinea-Bissau without a visa. Visitors who desire to stay longer than the 90-day validity are to apply and pay for an extension at the Guinea-Bissau immigration department. Nigerians intending to travel are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Guinea-Bissau. it should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping. Currency restriction is set at  XOF 2,000,000 or equivalent in cash, any amount exceeding that amount must be declared on arrival. Visitors are to provide a financial statement as proof of sufficient funds to spend during their stay in Guinea-Bissau, as well as an onward or return ticket. Intending visitors are expected to have proof of yellow fever vaccination. Prospective visitors can get to Guinea-Bissau from any international airport in Nigeria. These international airports can be found in Lagos and Abuja. ASKY, Air France, Brussels Airlines, British Airways and Royal Air Maroc are some of the carriers that fly from Nigeria to Guinea-Bissau. The estimated flight duration from Lagos to Bissau, Guinea-Bissau is 8 hours, 55minutes and from Abuja, it is 8 hours, 45 minutes. The official currency used in Guinea-Bissau is the West African CFA franc. This currency is also used by its neighbours in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo, Mali, Niger and Côte d'Ivoire. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country. The official language in Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese. French is also widely spoken since it is surrounded by Francophone countries. Guinea-Bissau is generally hot and humid, with a rainy season that lasts from mid-May to mid-November and a cooler dry season occupying the rest of the year. The best time to visit Guinea Bissau is during the months of December and January, which have the lowest temperature, and it does not rain. Intending visitors who are regarded as person-non-grata by the Government of Guinea-Bissau will not be allowed entry. Guinea-Bissau uses the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which makes Nigeria an hour ahead in time. Islam is the most popular religion in Guinea-Bissau, with Muslims accounting for about 45% of the total population of the country. About 31% adhere to traditional African beliefs, while 22% of the country's population are Christians. The power and socket plug used in Guinea-Bissau are of Type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Movement in Guinea-Bissau is possible with taxis, car rental, trains, riverboats and ferries. On average, tourists spend about $50 on expenses per day in Guinea-Bissau. Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Nigerians looking to visit Guinea-Bissau can do so without a visa, although a visa can be issued on arrival. Visitor's passports are expected to carry a validity of six months at least, from arrival. Blank spaces, two at least, in passports are important for any important stamps on arrival or upon departure. Visitors are required to carry funds sufficient for the length of their visit. Visitors are also required to carry enough funds to purchase a return ticket and any other necessary documents. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Guinea-Bissau. Flights from Lagos to Bissau, Guinea-Bissau will require one stopover.

Nigerians visiting Liberia do not require a visa. Nigerians visiting Liberia require a valid passport before entry is granted. Passports are required to be valid for six months at least from the time of arrival and also expected to carry sufficient blank pages. Visitors intending to visit for more than fifteen days in Liberia are required to report to The Immigration Office located on Bard Street, Monrovia within 48 hours after their arrival.  The Application for Temporary Stay form costs US$20. Two passport photos have to be provided by Nigerians visiting Liberia. No fees are expected to be paid upon departure from the airport. Nigerians visiting Liberia with pets must have an import permit, health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination. Nigerians visiting Liberia must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza vaccination.  There is currently no direct flight options available from Lagos to Monrovia, Liberia. Connecting flights from Lagos to Monrovia, Liberia offered by Kenya Airways and Air Peace typically lasts for 5 hours and 10 minutes with one stopover. While Liberia is home to a diverse religious demography, Christianity is currently the religion practiced by a vast majority of Liberia’s population. The exchange rate between the Nigerian Naria  and the Liberian Dollar is currently at 1 NGN = 0.56 LRD. Because the time zone currently in use in Liberia is the Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT ), Liberia is an hour behind Nigeria. Getting around in Kenya is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes bush taxis ( they go daily from Monrovia to most destinations, including Buchanan, Gbarnga, Ganta, Sanniquellie and the Sierra Leone border). buses and car rentals. Kenya uses a type A, B and F adapter for visitors travelling with chargeable devices. Liberia has a tropical, hot and humid climate all year round, with a rainy season from May to October due to the African monsoon. The December to July dry season is the best time to visit Liberia to explore the country and engage in tourist activities. While Liberia is a multilingual country where more than thirty languages are spoken,English is its official language and visitors should have very little difficulty with communication when relating with people.

Nigerians can visit Liberia without a visa. A valid passport will be required before entry is granted. Passports are required to be valid for six months at least from the time of arrival. Passports are also expected to carry sufficient blank pages. Visitors intending to visit for more than fifteen days in Liberia are required to report to The Immigration Office located on Bard Street, Monrovia within 48 hours after their arrival.  The Application for Temporary Stay form costs US$20. Two passport photos have to be provided. No fees are expected to be paid upon departure from the airport.

Nigerians intending to visit Mali do not require a visa to do so. Nigerians visiting Maldives must have a valid passport for at least six months for entry with sufficient blank pages for stamps. Nigerians visiting Maldives are expected to hold an onward or return ticket. There are no airport fees to be paid on arrival by visitors. Nigerians visiting Maldives are expected to hold proof of yellow fever vaccination. Getting from Lagos to Bamako, Mali, will require one stopover as direct flights options are currently unavailable. Flights between Lagos and Bamako Airport, Mali offered by Air France, Air Burkina, and Cameroon Airlines typically lasts for 5 hours and 5 minutes. Nigerians visiting Mali with pets must have a health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination. While Mali is home to a diverse religious demography, Islam is currently the religion practiced by a vast majority of Mali’s population The exchange rate between the Nigerian Naira and the West African CFA franc is currently at 1 NGN = 1.6265 XOF. Because the time zone currently in use in Mali is the Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT ), Mali is an hour behind Nigeria. Getting around in Mali is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this include taxis, boats, car rentals and domestic flights. Mali uses a type C adapter for visitors travelling with chargeable devices. Mali has a tropical climate with a short rainy season from June to September. The best time to visit Mali is the months between November and January, when the weather is at its most pleasant. French is Mali’s official language and English is not widely spoken, visitors will have some difficulty with communication when relating with Malians. Bambara is the most widely spoken indigenous language in Mali and visitors might want to pick up some basic Bambara phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.

Nigerians intending to visit Mali do not require a visa to do so. A valid passport is required for entry. Passports are required to carry blank pages for stamps. Visitors are expected to hold an onward or return ticket. There are no airport fees to be paid on arrival. Visitors are expected to hold proof of yellow fever vaccination. Getting from Lagos to Bamako, Mali, will require one stopover as direct flights are currently unavailable.