Nigeria has suspended plans to relaunch its national airline two months after the attempt to revive the carrier was announced.
Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika broke the news on Twitter after a cabinet meeting, saying ministers had made “the tough decision” to suspend the project.
Disappointed Nigerians have vented their anger on social media with the hashtag #NigeriaAir.
No reason has been given for the about-turn.
“We thank the public for the support as always,” the minister’s tweeted statement added.
Nigeria’s first national air carrier Nigeria Airways closed in 2003.
