Nigeria Issues Advisory Amid Iran-Israel-US Escalation
Analysis based on 21 articles · First reported Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Feb 28, 2026
The escalating military actions between Iran, Israel, and the United States in the Middle East create significant geopolitical instability, potentially impacting oil prices and global supply chains. The security advisory issued by Nigeria highlights the broader international concern and the potential for wider regional instability, which could lead to increased risk aversion in financial markets.
The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a security advisory to its citizens residing in Iran and neighboring Gulf countries, including Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. This advisory follows escalating military actions in the Middle East, specifically reported strikes by Israel and the United States against targets in Iran, and subsequent retaliatory actions by Iran on targets in some Gulf countries. The Nigeria===Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Nigeria), through its spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, urged Nigerians to exercise extreme caution, remain vigilant, restrict non-essential movement, avoid strategic installations and large gatherings, and comply with local authorities' directives. The Nigerian Embassy in Tehran and other Gulf missions are on high alert to provide consular assistance. The government also called on all parties involved to de-escalate the crisis and return to negotiations for global peace and coexistence. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz commented on their respective nations' actions.
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