A consortium led by Ethiopian Airlines is the preferred bidder for shares in new Nigerian airline. Relaunching a national airline was one of President Muhammadu Buhari's 2015 election campaign promises. Buhari betThe country's previous national carrier, Nigeria Airways, was founded in 1958 and wholly owned by the government. Successive governments have tried to revive a national airline, but with no success. Story continuesEthiopian Airlines is Africa's biggest airline with significant shares in Zambia Airways, Guinea Airways, Chad Airlines and Air Malawi.

Source: Ethiopian News September 25, 2022 21:05 UTC