The federal government of Nigeria has withdrawn approval granted to Emirates Airlines for the winter schedule.
A letter by Musa Nuhu, the director-general, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA) dated 9th December 2021 to the country manager, Emirates airlines, stated that the approval which was granted 1st December 2021 via a letter, will be withdrawn effective Sunday 12th December 2021.
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The letter stated that henceforth, Emirates Airlines will be granted approval to operate only one weekly passenger flight to Abuja on Thursdays.
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