Nigeria Air
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| Founded | July 2018 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | October 2023 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2024 | ||||||
| Hubs | Murtala Muhammed International Airport Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ||||||
| Parent company | Ethiopian Airlines (49%) (proposed) Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (46%) Federal government of Nigeria (5%) | ||||||
Air Nigeria was the supposed national flag carrier of Nigeria. The name and logo of the airline was unveiled at the Farnborough Air Show in the United Kingdom in July 2018, and was expected to begin operations from 29 May 2023, after it received its first Boeing 737-800 aircraft on 26 May 2023. However, due to opposition from domestic airlines and issues in obtaining Air Operator's Certificate (AOC), it resulted in delays in beginning operations. In August 2023, its parent company, Ethiopian Airlines, announced that the airline will begin operations in October 2023, with a fleet of 8 aircraft and 12 wet-leased aircraft from Boeing.