Index to Nigerian Newspapers

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to introduce a new $11.50 levy on international air tickets, raising the total security-related charges to $31.50 per passenger. The fee, known as the Advance Passenger Information System levy, is designed to strengthen aviation security and enhance passenger data management, with projected revenues expected to exceed $1 billion over 20 year. However, the proposal has drawn criticism from airline operators and other industry stakeholders, who argue that it will further increase the already high taxes on air tickets and could discourage international travel. Opponents of the levy have called for a policy review, expressing concern about its potential impact on affordability and competition, particularly in light of Nigeria’s rising inflation and unstable foreign exchange rates. Stakeholders have also urged the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to provide greater transparency about the purpose of this new charge and how it will differ from existing fees.