Nigerian airlines seeking Tinubu’s intervention over multiple taxes, rising costs — Onyema

Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, has disclosed that Nigerian airline operators are seeking a meeting with President Bola Tinubu over multiple taxes, regulatory charges, and rising operational costs threatening the survival of domestic carriers.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Onyema said the aviation sector is facing severe challenges driven by high aviation fuel prices, expensive loans, and multiple government charges.
According to him, the crisis is part of a wider global challenge worsened by the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which have pushed up aviation fuel costs worldwide.
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