United Arab Emirates (UAE), yesterday, rescinded its restrictions on Nigerian travellers and citizens of 11 other African countries. The reversal, which takes effect Saturday, will have Nigerians and others that had visited Nigeria welcomed in Dubai or on transit. Diplomatic spat between Nigeria and UAE has lingered in the last year with tit-for-tat measures from both ends. With European countries relaxing travel protocols, the UAE has lifted a ban on passengers from Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Those travelling from Uganda, Ghana and Rwanda will also have to take the three tests.

Source: The Guardian January 28, 2022 03:16 UTC