Introduction

The purpose of this report is to provide relevant information for the assessment of applications for international protection, including refugee status and subsidiary protection. This report is to be read in conjunction with the EUAA COI Report – Nigeria Country Focus, November 2025. Both COI reports are for use in updating of EUAA’s Country Guidance on Nigeria (2026).

The report provides an update on and mapping of the security situation at both country and state level, namely for the 36 states plus for Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The report builds upon preceding EUAA COI reports, notably Nigeria - Country Focus July 2024, and Nigeria - Security Situation June 2021.