Nigerians Asked To Pay N356,000 Fine Over Failure To Do COVID-19 Repeat Test On Arrival

The Nigerian government has allegedly asked Nigerians to pay a fine of N356,000 if they are unable to pay an estimated N50,000 on arrival into the country for a repeat COVID-19 test.

SaharaReporters learned that this is the directive given to airline operators in the UAE.

The airlines told the affected passengers that they were acting on instructions from Nigerian government officials.

One of the airlines, Rwandair, said the Nigerian government directed the airline to ensure that intending passengers to Nigeria have $160 or N53,000 cash to cover the cost of COVID-19 repeat test to be conducted on their arrival to Nigeria.

The airline representative told SaharaReporters that they would be slammed a huge fine if they return to Nigeria without having the money at hand.

“If you do not carry $160 or N53,000 in your pocket when you arrive at Lagos, the passenger will be asked to pay 3,400 dirhams (N356,889).”

“It is not a directive from the airline. I think you should communicate with your embassy in Dubai,” the Rwandair staff told SaharaReporters.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control directed SaharaReporters to its FAQ web page on the COVID-19 repeat test directive.

“My airline insists on a QR code before boarding, but I haven’t received one since making payment. What should I do?” One of the questions reads.

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