[State Department] Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime , terrorism , civil unrest , kidnapping , and maritime crime . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. On October 25, 2022, the Department authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members due to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks. The U.S. Embassy Abuja continues to have limited ability to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Niger