Oil price surge threatens Nigeria's aviation industry

Rising tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran are pushing up global oil prices and squeezing Nigeria's aviation sector.

Airlines have twice threatened to suspend operations as jet fuel costs surge.

But for now, interventions by the Nigerian government such as debt relief for airlines, is keeping planes in the air.

SABC News Reporter, Tesem Akende has more from the Plateau State capital of Jos in Nigeria.

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