Restrictions on direct flights between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates caused by the use of rapid COVID-19 tests has been lifted.
This was announced by UAE authorities on Saturday while giving updates on travel protocols for inbound passengers from Nigeria, South Africa and India.
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While South African and Indian passengers are expected to prove they are have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Nigerians are to provide a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure. Also, a certificate and QR code from a government-approved laboratory is required.
This becomes effective from June 23, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Management in Dubai, stated as reported by Channels TV.
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Before the new update, Nigerians had to quarantine for 14 days in other countries before gaining access to the UAE.