Posted 3/5/2024, 7:16:14 PM
Nigeria Denies UAE Lifted Visa Ban, Despite Claim by Tinubu Adviser of Change
- Nigerian presidency denies UAE has lifted visa ban on Nigerians, despite earlier claim by Tinubu's adviser
- Tinubu's information adviser, Bayo Onanuga, shared then retracted document saying UAE visa ban was lifted March 4
- UAE imposed visa restrictions on Nigerians about 2 years ago due to COVID-19 and diplomatic row over flight allocations
- Viral document claimed UAE had resumed visa services for Nigerians starting March 4, 2023
- Onanuga now says the document is not authorized by Nigerian government or UAE authorities