“Nigeria Aviation Crisis Deepens as Unions Threaten Airlines with Nationwide Picketing Over Billions in Unremitted Ticket Sales Charges”Nigeria’s aviation industry is facing the prospect of fresh industrial unrest as major aviation unions have intensified pressure on airline operators over the alleged non remittance of billions of naira in statutory Ticket Sales Charges (TSC), warning that nationwide picketing could begin if the outstanding obligations are not settled. According to the unions, the Ticket Sales Charge is a statutory levy collected from airline passengers on behalf of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other aviation agencies. The dispute follows months of disagreement between airline operators and regulators over the implementation of the Ticket Sales Charge. Some airline operators have, however, argued that repayment discussions with the NCAA are already underway and questioned the unions’ decision to threaten industrial action. As negotiations continue, stakeholders are urging all parties to reach a mutually beneficial resolution that safeguards aviation safety while preserving operational stability within one of Africa’s largest air transport markets.