By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The federal government has disclosed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to lift the travel ban on Nigerians from Monday, July 15, 2024.
The Minister of Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, told State House correspondents in Abuja today that both nations reached an agreement to allow Nigerian passport holders to obtain visas for travel to the country.
Recall that about two years ago, the government of UAE suspended visa issuance to Nigerians following a period of protracted diplomatic row.
Last year, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, claimed that the travel ban was lifted until the Arab nation denied it.
A few months ago, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, said efforts were being made to resolve the issues and ensure Emirates Airline resumes flight operations in Nigeria.
It was stated that the Emirates would resume the Lagos-Dubai flights from October 1, 2024.
Ahead of this scheduled flight resumption, Mr Idris said Nigerians with the green passport would now be issued visas by the UAE government.
The Information Minister made the announcement after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday at the Presidential Villa.
