The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has barred airlines from conveying Nigerian passengers to the country as the diplomatic row between the two nations deepens. Nigerians travelling to Dubai have mostly been using other airlines for their trips since the drama with Emirates Airline started months ago. Among these airlines are Egypt Air, Air France, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, Rwanda Air, Etihad. But on Monday, many Nigerian passengers who boarded Ethiopian Airlines heading for Dubai were sent off the plane, Daily Trust reports. A source said the de-boarding of Nigerian passengers was on the order of the UAE authorities.

Source: Ethiopian News December 13, 2021 18:11 UTC