Nigerian domestic airfares to rise
Domestic airline fares are to increase by 30% following an increase in the cost of leasing aircraft as well as higher insurance premiums. Because Nigeria is now classified as a “high risk nation”, the...
Domestic airline fares are to increase by 30% following an increase in the cost of leasing aircraft as well as higher insurance premiums. Because Nigeria is now classified as a “high risk nation”, the...
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