Airfares hold steady as new airlines offset jet fuel price surge

    Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha | Top Stories | Apr 15, 2026    
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The influx of new carriers into Nigeria’s aviation sector has triggered a surge in competition, keeping airfares stable across local destinations despite a sharp rise in the price of aviation fuel.

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