The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers after almost one year.
This is coming after a historic agreement between President Bola Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
He noted that by this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria.
Under the terms of this agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines will swiftly reinstate their flight schedules connecting Nigeria to the UAE. Notably, the Nigerian government is not required to make any immediate payments to facilitate the resumption of these vital air travel services.
Expressing his satisfaction with the outcome, President Tinubu remarked that the agreement would "fully normalise and reset to excellence" the relations between Nigeria and the UAE. Furthermore, he lauded UAE President Al Nahyan for his unwavering friendship and dedicated efforts in reaching this diplomatic milestone.
