The approval was predated by some carriers operating multiple destinations without any of the local carriers reciprocating as provided for in bilateral agreements. “For all the foreign airlines that come into Nigeria daily, the Central Bank Governor cries about the amount of money being repatriated abroad. He said: “There are prospects for domestic airlines as they have opportunities for improved domestic markets by distributing international passengers for connection with these airlines. President of the ASRTI, Dr. Gabriel Olowo, also decried that foreign airlines are gradually taking over the domestic market with continuous approvals for multiple entries for foreign airlines. Also, the Middle East has 56 flights weekly into multiple entries into Nigeria.

Source: The Guardian April 01, 2022 20:30 UTC