Nigerian investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, has exposed the President Bola Tinubu administration for falsely claiming that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its visa ban on Nigerians.
Hundeyin’s investigation reveals that the website used by the Nigerian government to process UAE visa applications, “ae.gov.ng”, is not an official UAE government website.
According to @scamadviser, the website’s actual owner is hiding their identity by using a paid proxy service. Hundeyin also notes that official UAE government websites end with the “.gov.ae” URL, while the website in question is simply “.ae”.
A tweeter, @RicDizZLe had suggested that the Nigerian government is likely trying to fleece Nigerians by creating a fake website, as the UAE has probably only requested that the Nigerian government ensure proper vetting of visa applicants before they apply.
The Tinubu administration’s claim that the UAE has lifted its visa ban on Nigerians appears to be false and an attempt to mislead the public. Hundeyin’s investigation highlights the need for transparency and accountability in the Nigerian government’s dealings with foreign countries.
