Tag: UAE

UAE makes U-turn, suspends flights from Nigeria

Aminu Imam

The United Arab Emirates, (UAE), has again suspended flights to and from Nigeria, 48 hours after lifting the initial ban. The decision, which was meant to be effective by 23rd June, has been reversed, as revealed in an announcement by Emirates Airlines in an issued statement via its official website yesterday. Recall that Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management had earlier announced the resumption of flights from Nigeria after several months of a ban in line with the country’s Covid-19 protocols. “In line with government directives, passenger flights…

Read More

UAE extends ban on flights from Nigeria

Aminu Imam

The United Arab Emirates, (UAE), has announced the extension of its ban on international flights from Nigerian till March, 20.  In a statement issued yesterday, the public relations firm for Emirates, said customers from both Abuja and Lagos would not be accepted for travel prior to or including this date.  This is seen as part of the measure from the UAE to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country.   “Customers from both Abuja and Lagos will not be accepted for travel prior to or including this date.…

Read More

‘Nigeria to ban flights from UAE, Netherlands over Covid testing row’ – Boss Mustapha

Aminu Imam

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Covid-19 has threatened to ban flights from the UAE and The Netherlands as a reciprocal action. The Chairman of PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the routine briefing of the committee in Abuja on Monday. The Task Force said the Ministry of Aviation and its relevant agencies have been mandated to take the necessary reciprocal measures as may be permissible under the laws and other international obligations expected to be discharged against Emirates airlines operating from…

Read More