The Nigerian government announced the lifting of the year-long visa ban barring Nigerians from entering the UAE following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. There is however controversy as this has not been confirmed by the UAE yet.
In October 2022, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) imposed a visa ban on Nigerians and other African countries owing to an increase in criminal activity in the Arab country. However, on 11 September 2023, the Nigerian government announced that the ban had been lifted. While Nigerians wait anxiously for flights to resume, the elephant in the room sparks discussions on the reality of Nigeria’s negative global reputation which continues to plague the country’s international relations...
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