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Forex crisis, diplomatic row cited as Emirates suspends Nigeria flights

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United Arab Emirates carrier Emirates in October suspended flights to Nigeria. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  Mohammed Momoh

Contributor based in Abuja, Nigeria

Nation Media Group

Abuja

United Arab Emirates carrier Emirates in October suspended flights to Nigeria over inability to access foreign exchange, bringing to a climax the lingering crisis between UAE and the most populous African country.

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