Nigeria, Somalia, Libya’s passports among worst globally: Report

France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain ranked first with their passports that easily access 194 countries visa-free. One hundred ninety-nine passports were assessed, and countries’ passport positions ranged from first to 104th, with several nations tied in the same positions. Nigeria, together with Iran, Lebanon and Sudan, ranked 95th. Other African nations, including Ghana, which placed 76th; Benin Republic 79th, Togo 83rd, Nigér Republic 85th, all have better rankings than Nigeria. Last year, Nigeria ranked 180th of 199 nations and has consistently ranked lower in previous years.