Saudi Arabia ‘lifts ban’ on flights from Nigeria
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reportedly lifted the ban on flights from Nigeria.
According to multiple media platforms in the Middle East country, the reversal of the ban took effect yesterday (Saturday), March 5.
Saudi Gazette reports that the country’s ministry of interior announced the resumption of direct flights to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritius, Zambia, Madagascar, Angola, Seychelles, United Republic of Comoros, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Afghanistan.
Bashir Ahmad, personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on new media, also confirmed the lifting of the flight restriction.
Saudi Arabia has lifted the suspension of direct flights from Nigeria and other 18 countries.
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) March 5, 2022