2025-12-30 09:30:00
Reporting by Punch indicates the NCAA challenged claims that multiple taxes are the main driver of high airfares, as public debate grew around new tax laws and ticket pricing.
The row followed warnings by Air Peace chairman Allen Onyema that aviation costs could worsen and fares could rise sharply if tax burdens persist.
Regulators and tax-reform officials argue the reforms are meant to simplify and reduce certain burdens, while operators insist the broader levy-and-charge ecosystem remains heavy.
Vanguard quoted Onyema saying, “The Nigerian airlines are heavily overburdened by taxes, levies and all manner of charges.” P.M. News quoted Taiwo Oyedele saying, “Eliminating this burden is a major structural relief for the sector,” as he explained tax changes affecting aviation.
Echotitbits take: This will turn into a data contest—operators will cite cashflow strain, regulators will cite reform details. Watch for NCAA’s consumer-protection actions and a clear aviation-specific implementation note on VAT/WHT and leasing-related taxes.
Source: The Punch — December 29, 2025 (https://punchng.com/airfares-hike-ncaa-tackles-air-peace-boss-rejects-tax-claim/)
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