International records / OpenAlex research
Navigating the Turbulence: Resilience and Recovery in Nigeria’s Post-COVID Aviation Sector
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic presented an unprecedented challenge to the global aviation industry, with Nigeria’s airline sector facing a particularly catastrophic impact due to existing operational vulnerabilities and a heavy reliance on international routes. Drawing from empirical research conducted in 2025 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), this paper assesses the scale of the crisis and the efficacy of subsequent recovery strategies. Data indicates that Nigeria experienced a 64.2% decline in passenger traffic and a 72% loss in revenue during 2020, figures that exceeded bot…
