Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, has said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the Visa ban on Nigerians who intend to travel to the country.
Briefing journalists at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, the Minister said: “You are aware that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab Emirates on the issue of Visa for Nigerian passport holders going to the United Arab Emirates.
“Today, an agreement has been reached on that, and effective from today, July 15, 2024, Nigerian passport holders are able to obtain Visa to go to the United Arab Emirates.”
“I can tell you that the agreement has been reached and effective from today, Nigerian passport holders intending to travel to the UAE are able to do so,” the Minister added.
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UAE lifts visa ban on Nigerian travellers
