I was supposed to be in Nigeria this week – but for the reasons explained here I had to cancel my flights and stay where I am (now in Milan). Unfortunately I forgot to advise the safety system that my trip was cancelled (my company takes personal safety very seriously, so we have a division…
Tag: Nigeria
Changing plans
And so I had to cancel my trip to Nigeria – with some regret. The Show moved to the second half of March; but my VISA will expire on March the 11th. Considering my next trips to Dubai and NYC and the fact that it will take at least 10-15 days to get a new…
Tomorrow we will celebrate
Flight to Nigeria postponed. The Nigerian Government has in fact decided yesterday (???) to confirm centenary celebrations in the capital in two weeks. All other events have been cancelled. Here you go. It is with regret that we must inform you that CWC has been requested by the Federal Government to move Nigeria Oil &…
Recommendations for extreme-risk destinations
I have filled all forms for travelling to Nigeria, including the high extreme-risk destination travel form. Among recommended behaviours: Only use transportation services approved/provided by the local office. Do not use public transportation. Do not rent a car. Only stay at a hotel approved by both the local office and iSOS Only eat at restaurants…
Abuja
No passport for at least 15 days. He’s now flying without me to Rome, to visit the Nigerian consulate. If I will get the VISA stamp in time, in a three weeks time-frame I will fly to Abuja. In the meanwhile, reservations and vaccinations. Finally, going South.