Sunday, June 28, 2026

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

April 30, 2026

Nigeria, UAE deepen bilateral trade, customs cooperation

Mr Adeniyi expressed confidence that the engagement would fortify the cordial relationship between Nigeria and the UAE.

UAE and the Nigerian flags.
March 27, 2026

Hotels in regional countries accepting U.S. soldiers will be targets, Iran warns

The report said some surviving U.S. personnel have taken refuge in hotels in regional countries, including Bahrain and the UAE.

Iran map
March 16, 2026

Iranian missile, drone attacks killed seven, UAE says

The ministry said the casualties included two military personnel and five civilians, while 145 people of various nationalities were injured.

Drone attack in Dubai
July 3, 2025

Ryanair cancels 170 flights over Middle East crisis  

Ryanair said on Wednesday it had been hit by the recent conflict in the Middle East.

Ryanair
June 20, 2025

Ex-Ajax striker Quincy Promes extradited to Netherlands to begin sentence for drug trafficking

He was convicted for his role in smuggling more than a tonne of cocaine into the Netherlands from Belgium in 2020.

Quincy Promes
April 14, 2025

UAE president affirms support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty

“Stability and security in Syria serve the interests of the entire region,” the UAE president stated.

President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Credit: Financial Times)
March 9, 2025

FG, UAE in talks to ease visa procurement for Nigerians

She acknowledged that Nigerians had faced difficulties in obtaining UAE visas, especially tourism visas.

Amb. Salem Alshamsi and Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
November 11, 2024

UAE establishes new agency to expand global humanitarian efforts

The deputy prime minister added that it also underscores the UAE’s commitment to addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development.

UAE
September 10, 2024

UAE visa only available to Nigerians from 45 years with N16 million monthly closing bank balance

While noting that the foreign government was accepting visa applications from Nigerian nationals, UAE attached a list of stringent rules that must be followed.

STRANDED NIGERIANS AT AIRPORT
August 2, 2024

Scandal rocks Uganda over use of embassy in Dubai as casino

The foreign affairs minister has been asked to explain the casino at the Uganda embassy in Dubai.

Ugandan consulate in UAE