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Nigerian airlines increased their fares by as much as 25% in July to 98,561 for a single trip
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed that domestic flights rose from N78,775.74 during the period
The development comes as the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency said it will increase its navigational charges

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Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed that domestic airfares increased by 25% every year to N98,561.74 in July 2024 from N78,775.74

NBS data said in its Transport Fare Watch report for July 2024 that the average fare paid by air travellers for specified routes in a single trip was about N98,561.74 in July this year, a 9.65% increase compared to the previous month.

Data shows that Air Peace and other Nigerian airlines increased fares by 25 per centCredit: NovatisSource: Getty Images