Nigeria, UAE renew diplomatic tensions over Emirate Airline

Tension between the United Arab Emirates, (UAE) and Nigeria is yet again making the news. Days after the Arab nation lifted its ban on countries, including Nigeria, travelling into the country, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is refusing to allow the Dubai-based carrier, Emirates Airlines, to resume operations in Nigeria. The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu, while speaking to newsmen on Friday, had said “Emirates Airline cannot operate in the country until it officially communicated to Nigeria”. However, diplomatic documents sighted by this…

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