The suspect travelled from Malaysia to Thailand and subsequently to Nigeria through the UAE.
The pilot and co-pilot had a dispute shortly after takeoff and grabbed each other by their collars after one of them threw a punch.
The release comes as international airlines began a wind down of their operations in the country.
“Nigeria needs a national airline. There is an enormous business case for the national carrier. Nigerians are seeking to travel all over the world.”
Other countries to be affected by the lift include Tanzania, Republic of Congo, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
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Nigeria’s exclusion from Emirates flights resumption has raised concerns…
“Finally, we suggest that Air Peace should consider flying their two other flights to any UAE airport at which there are available slots.”
The showdown follows the restriction Emirates Airlines flight by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Emirates Airlines have resumed flight operations to Nigeria following the settlement of dispute with the federal government.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has blocked direct flights to Dubai, demanding Nigerians to fly only Emirates airlines, says aviation minister Hadi Sirika.
