# Ethiopian Airlines expansion in Nigeria > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ethiopian-airlines-expansion-in-nigeria > Updated: 2026-09-07T01:59:55.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its operations in Nigeria, increasing its total to 53 weekly flights. This expansion includes the introduction of four weekly services to Port Harcourt and increased frequencies to Lagos, which now features up to three daily services, and Kano, which has risen to 11 weekly flights. These additions complement the airline’s existing network in Abuja and Enugu. Reports indicate that the airline is capturing a significant portion of Nigeria’s outbound international market. While foreign carriers like Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways lead in passenger volume, local Nigerian airlines account for only 6.89 percent of the international market. The airline’s strategy utilizes a multi-point entry model to bypass traditional bottlenecks in Lagos and Abuja, facilitating direct connections to Addis Ababa. Firiehiwot Mekonnen, General Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria, stated that the increased capacity demonstrates confidence in the Nigerian aviation market and its economic potential. The expansion is expected to support local sectors such as tourism, trade, and ground handling by providing greater connectivity and competitive fares. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Ethiopian Airlines expands Nigerian operations with new Port Harcourt service Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its Nigerian operations to 53 weekly flights, including a new service to Port Harcourt, as it captures a growing share of the country's outbound international market. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ethiopian-airlines-expands-nigerian-operations-with-new-port-harcourt-service ### 2026-09-04: Ethiopian Airlines expands operations in Nigeria Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its Nigerian operations to 53 weekly flights, adding a new service to Port Harcourt and increasing frequencies to Lagos and Kano. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ethiopian-airlines-expands-operations-in-nigeria --- Cite as: Ethiopian Airlines expansion in Nigeria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ethiopian-airlines-expansion-in-nigeria