Nigerian Airline Business Challenges: High Taxes and Maintenance Costs Impact Viability

Musa Adede, owner of King Airlines Limited, highlighted the challenges faced by Nigerian airlines, including high taxes and expensive overseas aircraft maintenance. Nigeria ranks among the most expensive countries in Africa for air travel.

Recommendations include reducing taxes, improving airport infrastructure, and supporting domestic maintenance facilities like ExecuJet Aero in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.