Talks to revive a successor to the defunct Nigeria Airways resumed on 22 March 2016 under a newly formed investor consortium, years after the original national carrier's operations ceased entirely.
A Phased Relaunch Proposal
The consortium proposed a phased relaunch beginning with a small number of domestic routes before any expansion into regional or international services, arguing that a cautious rollout would reduce financial risk.
Legacy Liabilities a Sticking Point
Aviation ministry officials cautioned that any revival plan would need to address legacy liabilities and unresolved staff claims tied to the original carrier's collapse before receiving formal government backing.