In a groundbreaking move, Nigeria has extended visa-free access to citizens of St. Kitts & Nevis (SKN), effective immediately. This marks the first time Nigeria has granted such a privilege to a country outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and beyond the African continent. The policy represents a significant shift in Nigeria’s foreign relations, establishing a direct trade and mobility corridor between Africa and the Caribbean. Previously, Nigeria’s visa-free regime was largely limited to ECOWAS member states, with only Cameroon and Chad as exceptions. The new waiver, covering ordinary, official, and diplomatic passports, aims to enhance trade, investment, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people connections between the two regions. This historic development follows the successful Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS 25) held earlier this year in Abuja, organized by Aquarian Consult Limited (ACL). The summit highlighted SKN as a strategic partner, paving the way for the visa waiver. Aisha Maina, Managing Director of ACL, emphasized the policy’s broader implications, stating, ‘This visa waiver is more than diplomacy; it is about opening doors for trade, investment, and cultural exchange.’ The announcement follows several diplomatic milestones, including a March 2025 meeting between Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and SKN’s Prime Minister Terrance Drew, and the launch of a historic non-stop Abuja–Basseterre charter flight that same month. The flight, carrying 120 Nigerian delegates, established the first direct air link between West Africa and the Caribbean. Relations between Nigeria and SKN have expanded rapidly, with recent events such as the Afri-Caribbean Business Expo in Basseterre showcasing collaboration opportunities in agribusiness, technology, and the creative economy. In August, bilateral talks between Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, and SKN’s Samal Duggins further advanced cooperation on food security and trade facilitation. Observers view the visa waiver as emblematic of Nigeria’s evolving foreign policy, which now embraces targeted bilateral partnerships beyond Africa to diversify trade, tourism, and diplomatic engagements. Analysts also credit ACL and Aisha Maina’s leadership for positioning the firm as a key driver of Afri-Caribbean relations. Looking ahead, the upcoming AACIS ’26, scheduled for March in Abuja, is expected to build on this breakthrough, potentially expanding visa-free arrangements and cooperation to other Caribbean nations. This bold step underscores Nigeria’s commitment to fostering deeper ties across the Atlantic, signaling a promising new chapter in intercontinental partnership.