Why the NCAA Gave Nigerian Airlines a 90-Day Break on Bank Guarantees

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) granted domestic airlines a 90-day grace period on Advance Payment Guarantees (APGs) for the 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) to allow regularization of remittances.

Feb 3, 2026•3 min

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NCAAAdvance Payment GuaranteesNigerian AirlinesTicket Sales ChargeAviation Regulation

REGULATORY

Why Nigerian Air Fares Are High: B737 Flights Cost $9,000 to Operate

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Nigeria President Alexander Nwuba asserts domestic airlines operate on dangerously thin margins, citing a $9,000 cost to fly a Boeing 737 Lagos-Abuja route, driving high fares; the sector faces a structural sustainability crisis.

Jan 23, 2026•3 min

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Aviation FinanceNigerian AirlinesAir FaresAOPANBoeing 737

BUSINESS