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Business News of Sunday, 17 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Sirika impounds UK airline conducting commercial flights into Nigeria

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has impounded a British airline for conducting commercial flights into Nigeria, amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

The Minister made this revelation in a tweet posted on his timeline.

He alleged that the airline, Flair Aviation was only given approval for humanitarian operations. Unfortunately, they were caught conducting commercial flights.

Sirika said the crew is currently in detention, undergoing interrogation. It also seized the aircraft as well.

The Minister promised to get to the bottom of the matter.