The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has refuted claims by the Nigerian government that plans are underway to lift the visa ban on Nigerian travellers after 11 months.
Following president Tinubu’s meeting with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi during the week, presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, announced that the UAE had lifted its visa ban on Nigerian travellers.
He said the decision was reached on Monday after the meeting between both leaders.
Ngelale said that Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to “immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria without any further delay”.
The news created excitement among many people, considering it is a popular destination for thousands of Nigerian tourists and a haven for real estate investors from the country.
However, an official from UAE who spoke to CNN said: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.”