Nigeria’s inbound and outbound passengers are set to pay an additional tax, with a $11.50 security levy becoming effective on December 1, 2025.
This new tax, known as the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) levy, increases Nigeria’s total security levy to $31.50 per flight ticket. The charge is estimated to generate a cumulative sum of $46 million yearly for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
The apex regulatory body, NCAA, in a notice to airlines, stated that the levy aims to create a “single window” approach for all security agencies at the airport, and the collection is expected to last for 20 years.
Impact on Travelers and System Benefits
The development will inevitably increase the cost of international travel borne by Nigerian travelers.
According to the agency, the system would:
- Help track passenger movements.
- Improve border control and security.
- Provide airlines with a cost-recovery mechanism for the system’s maintenance.
The regulatory agency also stated that the $11.50 levy would streamline passenger clearance at Nigerian airports by collecting and processing passenger data before arrival. This initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
Source: The Nation
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