The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its visa ban on Nigerians travelling to the country.
The Minister who disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, said the agreement took immediate effect.
He said, “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 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.”
