The Federal Government has announced it has reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the visa ban on Nigerians.

Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Monday while briefing State House correspondents following the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

He said the agreement allows Nigerian passport holders to obtain visas for travel to that Arab nation starting today, July 15, 2024, without any hindrance.

He also asked Nigerians seeking information on the updated UAE visa conditions to visit: http://documentverificationhub.ae for further details.

He said, “Following successful talks and extensive, mutually beneficial negotiations between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, an agreement was reached allowing for the resumption of travel to the UAE for Nigerian passport holders.

“This agreement includes updated controls and conditions to facilitate obtaining a UAE visa.

“The resumption of visas will be effective from July 15, 2024. Nigerians wishing to learn more about the updated visa conditions from the UAE can visit: http://documentverificationhub.ae for any additional information.

The UAE imposed a visa ban on Nigeria barely two years ago due to various diplomatic disputes.