A statement from Emirates airline said all flights to Nigeria will be suspended as of September 1 due to blocked funds.

According to Emirates' website, the airline has been attempting to address its ongoing challenges with repatriating funds from Nigeria and has made considerable efforts to reach out to the relevant authorities so that they can intervene urgently to find a viable solution.

In an effort to limit further losses and impact on our operational costs, Emirates has suspended all flights to and from Nigeria.

The airline said it would assist customers affected by the strike with alternative travel arrangements wherever possible.

In the event that any positive developments regarding the blocked funds in the African country occurred, the airline added that it would re-evaluate its decision.

Emirates said: "We remain committed to serving Nigeria, and our operations provide much-needed connectivity for Nigerian travellers, providing transportation and trade opportunities to Dubai, as well as to our broader network of over 130 destinations."

We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers; however, the circumstances are beyond our control.

Affected customers may rebook their journey to and from another destination (without onward transportation) within Africa or cancel their plans and receive a full refund for the unused portion of their tickets.