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FG Gives United Nigeria Approval to Fly to US, Netherlands, Italy UAE, Ireland

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September 11, 2023
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*United Nigeria Aircraft that Overshot Runway in Lagos Moved to Air Force Hangar The federal government has given emerging domestic carrier, United Nigeria Airlines approval to operate international flights. A statement from the airline disclosed that approvals from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace indicated that the airline would operate international flights to United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, […]

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How Foreign Airlines Partly Repatriated $802m ‘Trapped Funds’ from Nigeria

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April 13, 2023
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Despite claims in some quarters that foreign airlines may soon shutdown operation in Nigeria as a result of ‘trapped funds,’ it has emerged that that many of the airlines have since repatriated their funds from Nigeria. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), had recently said Nigerian government could hamper air connectivity over the non-repatriation of […]

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Nigeria’s Dilemma over UAE

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October 29, 2022
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There are two issues the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has against Nigeria. One, Nigeria has been unable to provide it dollars so that Emirates Airlines can repatriate the revenues it earned from its operations in Nigeria and two; records indicate that many Nigerians who travel to the Middle East nation engage in crimes. The chairperson […]

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UAE: Using COVID-19 Test to Frustrate Foreign Airlines

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February 12, 2022
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Travel agents and airlines have accused United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities, including the country’s Immigration officials of using COVID-19 tests and other means to discourage passengers who travel to Dubai with foreign airlines. They observed that Emirates authorities have imbedded disposition of making things more difficult for passengers that travel with other carriers, including more […]

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UAE Opens Visa Application Centre in Lagos

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January 14, 2022
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has inaugurated a visa application and document attestation centre at the office of the UAE Consulate General in Lagos. This was disclosed to the media by the office of the UAE Consulate on yesterday. The inauguration was led by the Consul General Dr Abdulla Al Mandoos and was attended by […]