Nigerian airlines face fuel shortages and rising costs
Nigerian carriers are cutting routes as high fuel prices and supply scarcity disrupt schedules. Industry groups warn that crew fatigue poses safety risks.
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Airlines in Nigeria are canceling flights and cutting routes after local jet fuel prices more than quadrupled. The surge follows a period of extreme foreign-exchange volatility and rising maintenance costs across the domestic aviation sector. Prolonged disruptions threaten the primary transport link for millions of passengers in regions where road travel remains insecure.
