
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.
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