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• Hilka Birns
United Nigeria Airlines is seeking up to NGN20 billion ($15 million) through short-term debt instruments to support fleet expansion and working capital. The fundraising comes after the carrier reported an unaudited NGN13.35 billion ($10 million) net loss for the first half of 2026.
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United Nigeria Airlines is seeking up to NGN20 billion ($15 million) through short-term debt instruments to support fleet expansion and working capital. The fundraising comes after the carrier reported an unaudited NGN13.35 billion ($10 million) net loss for the first half of 2026.
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