Emirates airline has announced that it will resume its flight schedules to Nigeria on October 1, ending a nearly two‑year hiatus. The United Arab Emirates stopped issuing visas to Nigerians in 2022 after flights were suspended due to difficulties in repatriating funds from Nigeria.
In a statement, Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ deputy president and chief commercial officer, expressed excitement about re‑establishing the route and thanked the Nigerian government for its support and partnership. The restored service will reconnect travelers to Dubai and onward to more than 140 destinations, and it will also include cargo operations that are expected to boost trade between the two nations.
The resumption follows a meeting in Abu Dhabi last September between President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they discussed lifting the visa ban and new investments in Nigeria. This diplomatic breakthrough marks a new era of cooperation and investment between the two countries.
The Lagos‑Dubai route has historically been popular with Nigerian customers, and Emirates hopes to regain its market share. The airline’s decision to restart flights is a significant development for Nigeria’s aviation industry and is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s economy, providing seamless travel to Dubai and beyond while promoting trade and economic growth.
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