The Nigerian government on Wednesday suspended its visa on arrival policy for 13 countries over fears of further spread of coronavirus.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha made the announcement at a media briefing on Wednesday.

Nigeria also placed a travel ban on 13 countries with a high prevalence of the virus.

The banned countries are United State of America, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Iran, Switzerland, Norway, Netherland, France, South Korea, Germany, Italy and Spain.