The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a clarification, confirming that Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia starting from April 13, 2025.
Papers News reports that this statement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar through his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, on Monday.
The minister addressed the viral memo that had been circulating, which falsely included Nigeria, alongside countries such as Egypt, India, and Pakistan, as part of the ban.