This archive report was first published on 9 July 2020.
Dubai Excludes Nigerians from Jobs and Tourist Visas ¶
Following the arrest of Ramon Olorunwa Abass, popularly known as Hushpuppi, companies in Dubai have started excluding Nigerian applicants from job vacancies and tourist visas.
According to reports, Nigerian passport holders are not permitted to obtain a tourist visa to the UAE in the meantime, as stated in a letter sighted online.
"Dear Applicant, Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, your visa application has been rejected as Nigerian passport holders are not permitted to obtain a tourist visa to the UAE in the meantime," the letter read.
However, this may change at any time as the permitted nationalities are updated frequently, the letter added.
It is worth noting that Hushpuppi was arrested by Dubai police and extradited to the United States over fraud allegations a few weeks ago.
He is currently being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre (MCC) in Chicago.
