The UAE visa ban on Nigerians has been resolved, with an imminent announcement expected.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed this in response to criticism from former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka. Keyamo emphasized the importance of resolving the diplomatic rift between the two countries, noting the significant number of Nigerians who visit and invest in the UAE.
The presidency had previously shared a document on March 5 announcing the lifting of restrictions, although this was later clarified by Bayo Onanuga as unauthorized.
The federal government also claimed on September 11 that the UAE had lifted its visa ban. This development comes after a diplomatic row between the two countries, partly linked to issues surrounding flight allocations and travel bans.
The travel ban imposed by the UAE is speculated to be connected to disputes over Air Peace’s flight frequency to the Arab country. This disagreement led to a reduction in Emirates Airlines’ flight slots from 21 to one, ultimately resulting in the suspension of all flights to Nigeria.
