The Nigerian government has lifted the ban on Arik Air’s operations, which had been in place for a week due to a court order related to a debt dispute. Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), confirmed the resolution of the issue between Arik Air and Atlas Petroleum, which had led to the grounding of the airline’s aircraft.
The grounding was initiated following a directive from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, which enforced a claim of $2.5 million owed by Arik Air to Atlas Petroleum International Ltd. With the dispute now resolved, Arik Air has resumed its flight operations, allowing the airline to return to normal service. This development has been welcomed by both the airline and its passengers, as operations can continue without further interruptions.