Local: Chartered Plane carrying Nigerians from Dubai lands in Nigeria

Nigeria returnees arrive at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, by a chartered flight carrying from the UAE (Dubai).

The aircraft that was supposed to arrive earlier initially made an air return 60 minutes into the flight to Nigeria after having given birth to a female passenger on board. The plane finally arrives in Nigeria on Wednesday evening,

Smart Updates understands that there is a scheme for the Nigerian government to evacuate about 270 Nigerians who are ready to return from the United States.

The flight, Ethiopian Airlines with a capacity of 270 passengers, will depart for Abuja from Newark (EWR) Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, United States and is scheduled to arrive next Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Terminal.

Similarly, negotiations with British Airways are under way to determine about 300 United Kingdom Nigerians.