Adebayo Adenrele
The United Arab Emirates, (UAE) has lifted visa ban on travelers with Nigerian passports wishing to travel to the Middle Eastern country.
This was revealed on Monday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
During the disclosure at the State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Idris said the action took immediate effect.
He said: “You are aware that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab Emirates on the issue of visa for Nigerian passport holders going to the United Arab Emirates.
“Today, an agreement has been reached on that, and effective from today 15th July, Nigerian passport holders are able to obtain visa to go to the United Arab Emirates.
“Details of that will be provided to you latter today when we put out a statement.
“But I can tell you that the agreement has been reached and effective from today, Nigerian passport holders intending to travel to the UAE are able to do so.”