President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly been embarrassed over reports of the deal to normalise relations between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Naija News recalls that the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, had earlier this week said that the UAE had lifted its visa ban on Nigerian travellers.

He said the decision was reached on Monday after Tinubu met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.

Ngelale said, “By this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria without any further delay.”

But the Emiratis later issued a counter-statement, which read like a disclaimer, forcing Nigeria to dial back. Diplomatic sources used the words “furious,” “deeply upset,” and “shocked” to describe the reaction that trailed the Nigerian statement in Abu Dhabi.

An official from UAE who also spoke to CNN said: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.”

Multiple diplomatic sources told Leadership Newspaper on Friday that the unexpected delay in resolving the issue between both countries could be related to a “mis-briefing” on the broad terms of the discussions between the visiting Nigerian authorities and their Emirati counterparts.

“What was characterised as resumption of flights and restoration of normal ties was clearly malicious exaggeration,” one diplomatic source said. “No such commitments were requested, discussed, or accepted.”

Another source said only the Nigerian President and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, attended the meeting in Qasr Al Shati, Abu Dhabi, with the President of UAE, Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan.

“It’s difficult to understand where the mis-briefing that led to the Nigerian report happened,” another diplomatic source said.

“Maybe it’s some people in the Nigerian delegation who were anxious to make political capital out of the visit by extracting far more from it than it actually promised. Ask your people where they got their report from.”

Sources said Tinubu responded with “deep embarrassment” and has ordered an investigation into how the Nigerian statement was issued.

Sources said the UAE deal, particularly ticket revenues of about $85 million, is stuck at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the visa restrictions over allegations of misconduct against some Nigerian applicants require delicate handling.

“Of course, UAE would like to expand bilateral relations with Nigeria, but it is unlikely that they want to do so without being sure of what they’re getting back in return,” a diplomatic source said.

“You know that the entire amount outstanding to foreign airlines tied down in the CBN is about $743 million,” one aviation source said on Friday. “The other airlines are also watching to see how the Nigerian government treats the Emirate Airlines case.”

https://efizzy.com.ng/2023/09/16/uae-deal-controversy-tinubu-embarrassed-orders-investigation/

Werey government

From one lie to another and everytime this criminals tell lies, they get bursted and Dem still dey continue with their foolish lies .

I was the first to talk down on the visa lift by the UAE government because I know that it's lies and as usual, Tinubu useless and foolish slaves attacked me . Now see where we are right now .

Na God go punish all of una taking Nigerians for a ride

APC na gang of propagandists

Was he also embarrassed when he issues 7 days ultimatum to Nigér government to vacate office? Babanla werey mandate kriminal!

He's business not mine.

After employing werey people to support and represent him he is now embarrassed.

Na thunder go fire tinubu and his dull supporters for destroying the little good image left of this country.

Keep ordering investigation into your foolishness

Please who's UAE?? What a shame. If care is not taken, very soon Ghana will ban Nigerians from their country, and then later reverse it and we'll be jubilating. Why should we chasing after a country benefiting from us in terms of massive tourism and capital flight? Is something not wrong with this so-called giant of Africa??

Who is fooling who? Always feigning ignorance when their idiocy have been exposed. How a a man whose entire life is all about criminality be a source of same and embarrassment? Nigeria truly deserves its leaders.

Wonderful

Useless liars

Ofunaofu:

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly been embarrassed over reports of the deal to normalise relations between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Naija News recalls that the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, had earlier this week said that the UAE had lifted its visa ban on Nigerian travellers.

He said the decision was reached on Monday after Tinubu met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.

Ngelale said, “By this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria without any further delay.”

But the Emiratis later issued a counter-statement, which read like a disclaimer, forcing Nigeria to dial back. Diplomatic sources used the words “furious,” “deeply upset,” and “shocked” to describe the reaction that trailed the Nigerian statement in Abu Dhabi.

An official from UAE who also spoke to CNN said: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.”

Multiple diplomatic sources told Leadership Newspaper on Friday that the unexpected delay in resolving the issue between both countries could be related to a “mis-briefing” on the broad terms of the discussions between the visiting Nigerian authorities and their Emirati counterparts.

“What was characterised as resumption of flights and restoration of normal ties was clearly malicious exaggeration,” one diplomatic source said. “No such commitments were requested, discussed, or accepted.”

Another source said only the Nigerian President and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, attended the meeting in Qasr Al Shati, Abu Dhabi, with the President of UAE, Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan.

“It’s difficult to understand where the mis-briefing that led to the Nigerian report happened,” another diplomatic source said.

“Maybe it’s some people in the Nigerian delegation who were anxious to make political capital out of the visit by extracting far more from it than it actually promised. Ask your people where they got their report from.”

Sources said Tinubu responded with “deep embarrassment” and has ordered an investigation into how the Nigerian statement was issued.

Sources said the UAE deal, particularly ticket revenues of about $85 million, is stuck at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the visa restrictions over allegations of misconduct against some Nigerian applicants require delicate handling.

“Of course, UAE would like to expand bilateral relations with Nigeria, but it is unlikely that they want to do so without being sure of what they’re getting back in return,” a diplomatic source said.

“You know that the entire amount outstanding to foreign airlines tied down in the CBN is about $743 million,” one aviation source said on Friday. “The other airlines are also watching to see how the Nigerian government treats the Emirate Airlines case.”

https://efizzy.com.ng/2023/09/16/uae-deal-controversy-tinubu-embarrassed-orders-investigation/

Useless clueless clowns

They will soon blame LP and Obi

Mynd44 OAM4, front page

rintileri:
Was he also embarrassed when he issues 7 days ultimatum to Nigér government to vacate office? Babanla werey mandate kriminal!

or when he planned to share 8k to Nigerian households, I wonder who advised him with such initiatives

Is it the same special advisers agbado mong-rels were hyping here🫣🫣

Fake news..

Mtchew..

Fake ipob rubbish


Bunch of losers..

Fake news alerts nairalanders

Ofunaofu:

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly been embarrassed over reports of the deal to normalise relations between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Naija News recalls that the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, had earlier this week said that the UAE had lifted its visa ban on Nigerian travellers.

He said the decision was reached on Monday after Tinubu met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.

Ngelale said, “By this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria without any further delay.”

But the Emiratis later issued a counter-statement, which read like a disclaimer, forcing Nigeria to dial back. Diplomatic sources used the words “furious,” “deeply upset,” and “shocked” to describe the reaction that trailed the Nigerian statement in Abu Dhabi.

An official from UAE who also spoke to CNN said: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.”

Multiple diplomatic sources told Leadership Newspaper on Friday that the unexpected delay in resolving the issue between both countries could be related to a “mis-briefing” on the broad terms of the discussions between the visiting Nigerian authorities and their Emirati counterparts.

“What was characterised as resumption of flights and restoration of normal ties was clearly malicious exaggeration,” one diplomatic source said. “No such commitments were requested, discussed, or accepted.”

Another source said only the Nigerian President and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, attended the meeting in Qasr Al Shati, Abu Dhabi, with the President of UAE, Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan.

“It’s difficult to understand where the mis-briefing that led to the Nigerian report happened,” another diplomatic source said.

“Maybe it’s some people in the Nigerian delegation who were anxious to make political capital out of the visit by extracting far more from it than it actually promised. Ask your people where they got their report from.”

Sources said Tinubu responded with “deep embarrassment” and has ordered an investigation into how the Nigerian statement was issued.

Sources said the UAE deal, particularly ticket revenues of about $85 million, is stuck at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the visa restrictions over allegations of misconduct against some Nigerian applicants require delicate handling.

“Of course, UAE would like to expand bilateral relations with Nigeria, but it is unlikely that they want to do so without being sure of what they’re getting back in return,” a diplomatic source said.

“You know that the entire amount outstanding to foreign airlines tied down in the CBN is about $743 million,” one aviation source said on Friday. “The other airlines are also watching to see how the Nigerian government treats the Emirate Airlines case.”

https://efizzy.com.ng/2023/09/16/uae-deal-controversy-tinubu-embarrassed-orders-investigation/

If nobody is sacked it means Tinubu is aware and in support of the propagandist.

Lol

I said it before

😂.

Where Buhari would have been shocked, Tinubu is "embarrassed".

Two flip sides of a useless coin.

Obidots lamentation and consolation thread. Losers.