Despite Mr Buhari's appeal to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayad Al Nahyan to lift the ban, the Emirates government has continued to restrict travel for Nigerians and other Africans due to alleged involvement in cultism and other illegal activities.
In a telephone conversation between the two leaders last month, Mr Buhari disclosed that he instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria to increase the foreign exchange allocated to Emirates Airlines.
This move was intended to act as a show of goodwill towards the Arab nation and resolve the diplomatic tension brewing between the two countries for several months. However, despite the president's efforts, the UAE has remained silent and has not intended to lift the ban.
It is still being determined whether Mr Buhari will continue to persuade Sheikh Mohamed to remove the ban before his presidency expires in June or whether the responsibility will fall on the incoming president, Bola Tinubu.
Nigerians affected by the visa ban have expressed their disappointment, stating that it has negatively impacted their businesses, education, and family life.
The Nigerian government has previously raised concerns about treating its citizens in the UAE, with reports of maltreatment and abuse by Emirati authorities.
In response, the Nigerian government threatened to review its bilateral relations with the UAE if the situation did not improve.
The UAE is a popular destination for Nigerians seeking employment, education, and business opportunities. The travel ban has affected the Nigerian diaspora in the UAE, and many have called for the Nigerian government to take further action to resolve the issue.
As the ban continues to be enforced, it remains to be seen whether the UAE government will respond to calls to lift it and how the Nigerian government will address the concerns of its citizens affected by the travel ban.