In the latest global passport ranking released on Tuesday, Nigeria has improved its position, now holding the 92nd spot. This marks a notable shift from July 2023, when Nigeria was ranked 97th. The data, provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), highlights Nigeria’s passport’s visa-free access to 45 destinations, placing it alongside Lebanon and Myanmar.

#### African Passport Rankings
– **Seychelles**: Leads Africa with a global ranking of 24th, offering visa-free access to 156 countries.
– **Mauritius**: Moves up to 28th position with access to 150 countries, previously ranked 29th.
– **South Africa**: Holds 47th place globally and ranks third in Africa, with access to 106 countries.
– **Nigeria**: Now ranks sixth lowest in Africa, surpassing South Sudan, Sudan, Eritrea, Libya, and Somalia.

#### Global Passport Rankings
– **1st Place**: **Singapore** – Access to 195 destinations, up by three from the previous year.
– **2nd Place**: **France**, **Germany**, **Italy**, **Japan**, **Spain** – All with access to 193 destinations.
– **3rd Place**: **Austria**, **Finland**, **Ireland**, **Luxembourg**, **Netherlands**, **South Korea**, **Sweden** – Each offering access to 191 destinations.
– **4th Place**: **Belgium**, **Denmark**, **New Zealand**, **Norway**, **Switzerland**, **United Kingdom** – Access to 190 destinations.
– **7th Place**: **Canada**, **Czechia**, **Hungary**, **Malta** – All with access to 188 destinations.
– **8th Place**: **United States** – Access to 186 destinations.

#### Weakest Passports
– **Last Place**: **Afghanistan** – Visa-free access to just 26 countries.
– **Second to Last**: **Syria** – Access to 28 countries.
– **Third from Last**: **Iraq** – Access to 31 countries.