Nigeria: Air Nigeria Shuts Down in Latest Aviation Setback

11 September 2012

International carrier, Air Nigeria, said it would terminate its operations yesterday due to "staff disloyalty and environmental challenges.

The Privately-owned Air Nigeria was part of Richard Branson's Virgin fleet until he pulled out in 2010, selling his minority stake. It operated flights across West Africa and London. It is now shutting down operations and sacking over 500 staff in a move that has prompted union protests over alleged unfair dismissal and unpaid salaries.

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