The year 2020 will start on a high note for African travelers with President Muhammadu Buhari announcing visas on arrival for all Africans coming to Nigeria.

President Buhari made the announcement while attending the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development in Africa, taking place in Egypt. The finer details of the new policy are yet to be revealed.

Up to date, only holders of the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) passport could come into Nigeria without the need for visas. Citizens of few other countries with which Nigeria had agreements with could come into the country and obtain a visa on arrival.

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