Tag: Travel ban

‘Nigeria, 65 countries now off limits to UK travellers’ – FCDO

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As the spring and summer getaway approaches, the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, (FCDO), has issued warnings for UK tourists and holidaymakers. The FCDO recently updated its travel advisories, designating 66 countries, including Nigeria, as unsafe for foreign travelers. Nigeria, Angola, Thailand, and 39 other countries are on the red list, while 24 countries are tagged black list destinations” that the Foreign Office advises against travel, deemed unsafe to travel. These 66 countries, including Syria, Russia, Lebanon, and 63 others, are now off-limits to UK tourists due to safety concerns…

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Diplomatic Row: UAE suspends visa approval for Nigerians, rejects applications

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) immigration authorities have announced a ban on visa applications from Nigerians. In a notice issued on Friday to its trade partners in Nigeria, including travel agents, the Dubai authorities said that all submitted applications will be rejected and fees non-refundable.  The UAE government said rejection notices would be sent in batches to applicants. It added that the rejections are general for Nigerians and Approvals are on hold at the Moment. The latest decision made by the UAE immigration authorities is for all Nigerians seeking to…

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Flooding: “Dont travel to Nigeria”, Australian govt. warns its nationals

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The Australian government, yesterday, warned its citizens to desist from travelling to Nigeria over the recent flooding that has ravaged some parts of the country. A travel advisory issued to Australians on the consulates website read: There have been significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure caused by severe flooding. Essential services may be disrupted. Follow the advice of local authorities and check the media for updates. The potential for terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest remains high throughout Nigeria, it stated. The consulate further alerted its citizens to research…

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Travel Ban: Nigeria, UAE renew diplomatic tensions over Emirate Airlines

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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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Travel Ban: ‘Nigeria yet to receive official communication from UAE NCAA DG

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA), yesterday said the federal government is yet to be officially informed about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lifting travel ban placed on Nigeria. Recall that on Thursday, UAE aviation authorities tweeted that flights can resume between Nigeria and UAE from Saturday. Following the lifting of the ban, the Dubai-based airline, Emirates, announced the resumption of flights to five countries immediately from Saturday without mentioning Nigeria. However, speaking to newsmen, the NCAA Director-General, Capt. Musa Nuhu, said the Emirates Airline cannot operate in the country…

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Omicron: Saudi Arabia suspends Nigerian flights

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Cancels Hajj, Umrah visits The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended flights from Nigeria due to the new Coronavirus variant, Omicron. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia confirmed the flight suspension in a circular to all airlines operating in the Kingdom. Earlier yesterday, there were unconfirmed reports that there were preparations for repatriating Nigerians in the Kingdom over Omicron. Since the Kingdom lifted the ban on Nigerian flights, many people, especially from Kano, have visited the country for lesser Hajj, while others are waiting for scheduled…

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