[BREAKING] COVID-19: UAE Bans Nigerians From Traveling To Dubai

United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced the suspension of airlifting of Nigerians to Dubai.

Oasis Magazine (OM) gathered tho is part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s biggest airline, on Thursday announced the decision of the UAE authorities to its passengers.

Air Peace, which operates to Sharjah-Dubai, apologised for the flight disruptions.

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“The Management of Air Peace wishes to notify the flying public that the UAE Government has stopped the airlifting of Nigerians from Nigeria to UAE as part of its COVID-19 measures.

“However, flights bringing Nigerians back from UAE are not affected. To this end, Air Peace flight from UAE (Sharjah-Dubai) to Lagos is not affected. Normal flights shall resume when the restriction is lifted from February 28, 2021,” Air Peace said in a statement.