Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Nigerian Flights

Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Nigerian Flights

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has lifted the ban it placed on Nigerian flights.

The ban was placed on Nigerian flights in the wake of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 outbreak.

The announcement was made on Saturday, 5th of March. The country’s authorities also removed many of the Covid-19 restrictions, a move seen by many as a prelude to the preparations for the 2022 Hajj.

Equally lifted is the ban on direct flights and arrival from 17 other countries including: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique,  Malawi, Mauritius, Zambia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Zambia, Madagascar, Angola, Seychelles, United Republic of Congo, among others.

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