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British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by EzeCanada: 1:40am On Apr 23, 2012 |
British Airways has admitted to tax evasion in Nigeria, marking a turning point in a face-off between Nigeria and the foreign airline which began weeks ago over discriminatory fare charges on the lucrative London-Lagos route. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Aviation that organised an investigative public hearing on the violation of aviation laws by foreign airlines, BA Country Manager Kola Olayinka said: “It is not only BA. No airline, as we speak, is remitting the five per cent charged on airfares to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).” The airline admitted it had failed to remit the five per cent Passenger Fuel Surcharge (PFS) on tickets to NCAA as required by global aviation practices. Although the British carrier tried to assure the committee of its preparedness to begin paying the tax, provided the legal requirements were clearly spelt out, the committee threatened to recommend BA for prosecution. The general manager of Air France-KLM Nigeria, Mr Christian Herpi, had told the same committee that payment of PFS had been a practice by airlines worldwide and was not peculiar to airlines flying from Nigeria. Mr Uzodinma said: “Refusal to remit taxes is not a civil matter, it is a criminal offence which should be investigated by the appropriate department and we may have to do so.” “That others are not paying doesn’t make it right. The problem is that the NCAA continues to treat this matter as civil.” The tax evasion charge is the latest in air commerce war between Nigeria and Britain. Last month Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Stella Oduah issued a 30-day ultimatum to BA and Virgin Atlantic to review downwards their air fares on Lagos-London route or face a ban http://www.africareview.com/News/British+Airways+admits+tax+evasion+in+Nigeria/-/979180/1391290/-/3itcrgz/-/index.html |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by EzeCanada: 1:58am On Apr 23, 2012 |
It was the Britons who institutionalized the taxing system world over. You dare not evade tax in Britain. In countries such as the US and Canada it’s considered a crime against the State carrying the full weight of the law. Let’s see how the British Government who always comes to their rescue handles this one. This action by British Airways is the highest height of double standard, hypocrisy and injustice...lets watch and see how things unfold. |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by Okijajuju1(m): 3:00pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
Like Tuface would say, Nothing dey happen. . . Halliburton that was found guilty of bribery nko?! Wassup with their matter? |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by Nobody: 3:01pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
na thunder go fire them |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by Konnektions146(m): 3:07pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
tax evasion is a crime and should be treated as such. i just like d way aviation minister is handling dis british guys, dey should refund all dee money, eve if our corrupt leaders would squander it, |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by highland(m): 3:11pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
They should sanction for such act and made to refund the tax money. Green world! View my profile link. |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by Rastamann: 3:20pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
If it happens in other (developed) countries it is chaos but in Nigeria, it is business as usual! Notin dey happen! |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by otokx(m): 3:21pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
Then what next? We are tired of stories like this. |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by juman(m): 3:30pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
otokx: Then what next? We are tired of stories like this.The executive is too weak, that's the problem. Yes the problems are many and big, but now the NASS is better than the executive. The executive should brace up and deliver. |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by EzeCanada: 3:30pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
I trust Britain. I am sure they wont disappoint. They will surely lead by example by remitting the accumulated mandatory 5% PFS tax since inception to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). I dey laugh like OBJ....Colonial master don chop their subject Mugu...lol...wonders shall never end |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by ayonuga(m): 3:56pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
Despite the high airfare from this airline yet they refuse to remit tax. What a shame! The whole Sky team consisting of Air france, delta airlines etc should be looked into and if shady activities are noticed, they should all be sanctioned. Airfares cost soooo much in africa. |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by Nobody: 5:27pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
This country is in such a big mess. Everybody just dey slash dem own size from naija's cake ![]() |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by ifyalways(f): 5:59pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
Its past 1 month na,whats up with the earlier confrontation or ultimatum issued to BA by the aiation minister? |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by kay9(m): 6:13pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
EzeCanada: It was the Britons who institutionalized the taxing system world over. You dare not evade tax in Britain. In countries such as the US and Canada it’s considered a crime against the State carrying the full weight of the law. Let’s see how the British Government who always comes to their rescue handles this one.I'm with you, bro. |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by rennylaw(m): 6:41pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
And they keep saying Nigeria is the most corrupt nation,well let's see how the britons handle the mess they just got themselves in |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by Nobody: 6:48pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
No real surprises here. ![]() British Airways is to pay a reduced £58.5m fine for colluding with rival Virgin Atlantic on fuel surcharges, finally putting to bed an investigation that has lasted more than five years.-- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/9213267/British-Airways-fined-58.5m-for-fuel-price-fixing.html |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by Nobody: 6:50pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
IN THE late summer of 1990, British Airways held a closed meeting at Gatwick airport. It was the start of a campaign of commercial dirty tricks against their British rivals.-- http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/battle-of-the-airlines-how-the-dirty-tricks-campaign-was-run-martyn-gregory-reports-on-bas-dirty-tricks-campaign-which-he-uncovered-as-producerdirector-of-thames-televisions-this-week-programme-1478010.html |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by Fynist(m): 7:47pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
British fifil.ola dem i dey crase.well who are we to throw in Jail.the Pilots or the Aircrafts |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by idelle: 8:15pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by sweeteasy(m): 9:22pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
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Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by Nobody: 12:19am On Apr 24, 2012 |
Chase them out of our country until they repay every †ЂΞ last kobo they owe. Bloody hypos |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by EzeCanada: 12:38am On Apr 24, 2012 |
^^^^^You mean to have them deported?? that kinda make sense. |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by Unassuming: 5:12pm On Apr 25, 2012 |
Instead of jumbing into the fray...the first question is, if PFS is implimented who would bare the burden, the airline or the nigeria traveller? Answer, the nigerian traveller. Question 2, has the airline being collecting the this tax and holding back on it? answser no? Can you evade tax that is not yet built into law? answer no. IF the PFS comes into effect, what impact will it have on travel fare. answer= more fare increment. So people, go figure, what's all this noise about. What sinister action of govt is all this public hearing covering ![]() This inquiry has nothing to do with the poor masses....the house members only want to reduce business and first class cabin fare so they can fly more and waste our collective revenue. I thought Yaradu started something with travel restrictions and review for govt pple. why is it suddenly swept under the carpet ![]() |
Re: British Airways Admits Tax Evasion In Nigeria by DisGuy: 9:09pm On Apr 25, 2012 |
Last month Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Stella Oduah issued a 30-day ultimatum to BA and Virgin Atlantic to review downwards their air fares on Lagos-London route or face a ban so what happened? |
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