President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to lift its blanket visa ban on Nigerians.
In October 2022, the UAE authorities slammed a blanket visa ban on Nigerian travelers, excluding those with diplomatic passports.
Mr Buhari made the appeal during a phone chat with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayad Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Tuesday.
Mr Buhari recalled that mutually beneficial relations have subsisted between the two nations over many years.
This relationship is symbolised by robust economic interactions and regular consultations on matters of common interest, even at the highest political levels.
He assured the UAE leader that the issue of the Emirates funds was receiving appropriate attention alongside those of other foreign airlines operating in Nigeria.
He added that the Central Bank had been directed…
