The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) is advocating for a review of aviation taxes and an economic boycott of South Africa. This initiative arises amid increasing operational costs faced by Nigerian airlines and broader concerns regarding sustainability in the industry, alongside renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa that have sparked criticism from Nigerians.

Aviation stakeholders in Nigeria have expressed worries regarding the growing number of state-owned airlines, cautioning that many of these ventures could face economic unsustainability due to escalating operational costs and inadequate aviation infrastructure. The concerns highlight the challenges facing the aviation sector in the country.

According to Onyema, Nigerian airlines are increasingly reliant on bank loans due to rising fuel costs. This statement follows the recent announcement by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which reduced the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) to N1,450 per litre. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by domestic airlines in Nigeria amid fluctuating fuel prices.

United Nigeria Airlines has announced that it has named two newly acquired Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft after the famous literary figure Chinua Achebe and the Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe. This decision is said to reflect the airline's commitment to promoting Nigeria's cultural heritage and national identity, according to the airline's representative Okonkwo.

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has dismissed claims that the agency caused Uber's reported exit from the Nigerian market. According to Ripples Nigeria, Kuku insisted that FAAN's e-hailing policy at airports was driven by concerns over passenger safety, accountability, and efforts to curb touting, rather than any action targeting the ride-hailing company.

Uganda's parliamentary committee COSASE, which oversees government agencies, has questioned Civil Aviation Authority officials over how 82 staff members were employed despite allegedly entering with forged academic documents. According to NTV Uganda, CAA officials said they are actively working to streamline operations and identify such irregularities. The committee demanded explanations on the recruitment process as part of its probe into the aviation body's operations.