Nigerians can now travel to UAE – FG

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached an agreement on the issue of visa ban. Addressing State House Reporters at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister said that, “You are aware that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab Emirates on the […]

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached an agreement on the issue of visa ban.

Addressing State House Reporters at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister said that, “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 15th July, Nigerian passport holders are able to obtain visas to go to the United Arab Emirates.

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“Details of that will be provided to you latter today when we put out a statement. But 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.”