Emirates Banned

 Emirates Airline has been added to the list of airlines which have been banned from operating in Nigeria. The ban took effect from the 21st of September. This was announced by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika in a social media statement

Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Angolan TAG, Air Namibia, and Royal Air Maroc were not approved to operate flights into the country.

Emirates airline joins the list of airlines not approved to operate in the country.

The mega carrier has since commenced efforts to be approved once again by the federal government of Nigeria.

The ban might be linked to the visa reciprocity agreement between Nigeria and the UAE.