The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban on Nigerian citizens and resumed flights after almost one year.
The Herald reports Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President confirmed the report on Monday afternoon.
Ajuri Ngelale said Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday finalized a historic agreement that lifted the visa ban on Nigerian travelers and resumed flights between the two countries.
The agreement was reached during Tinubu’s visit to the UAE after the G20 meeting in India.
Under the agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines will immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria. The Nigerian government will not have to make any immediate payments for the resumption of flights.
Tinubu said he was pleased to have successfully negotiated the agreement, which he said would “fully normalize and reset to excellence” relations between the two countries.
He also commended UAE President Al Nahyan for his “unalloyed friendship” and “determined effort” to reach the agreement.
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