Saw that Dubai was trending in Nigeria and checked to see why, and saw these tweets from Nigerian journalist Fidelis Mbah! So I went to dig and found more details.

The UAE Central bank this week enacted a new policy prohibiting Nigerians who do not work in their country from operating accounts in any of their local or foreign banks. They say this is to prevent money laundering by Nigerian politicians which they claim has become rampant.

Now, they have reportedly closed accounts of all Nigerians not working in the UAE and issued them cheques equivalent to the amount they have in their accounts. All account holders reportedly have 5-working days to cash their money.

source: linda
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Now, that's the way forward... All countries should follow same

Hmmmm, i smell congo meat

Is it just Nigeria or are other countries affected?
Did our government ask them for help?
Are they acting on our behalf out of the 'goodness' of their hearts?
Or does this benefit them in any way?
Is this information from a reliable source?

I would say good riddance but this just goes to show how little other nations think of us. They must think we are a big joke.

Good development....