Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its visa ban on Nigerians traveling to the country.
The Minister made the announcement while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday.
“You are aware that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab Emirates on the issue of visas for Nigerian passport holders going to the UAE,” Idris stated.
“Today, an agreement has been reached, and effective from today, July 15, Nigerian passport holders are able to obtain visas to travel to the United Arab Emirates. I can confirm that the agreement is now in effect, allowing Nigerian passport holders to travel to the UAE,” said Idris.
