Nigerians will soon heave a sigh of relief as changes are imminent in the recent visa fees by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), sources close to the decision have said. On 21 October 2022, the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a ban on 20 African countries, including Nigeria. However, on 15 July 2024, Nigeria’s …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers. With the agreement finalised in Abu Dhabi on Monday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria. According to a statement on Monday by the …

The Federal Government has encouraged Nigerians to respect the immigration laws of other countries to avoid “unwarranted treatment”. A viral video of Nigerians reportedly stranded at the Dubai International Airport surfaced on social media on Wednesday with a Twitter user, @dunchichi saying at least 20 Nigerians were stuck at the airport and their passports seized. Many Nigerians reacted sharply, criticising …