The company handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has removed the aircraft from its listings.
The jet, which was previously available on the firm’s website, is no longer visible, confirming that the sale process has stalled or been halted.
Laurie Barringer, Manager of Market Research at the US-based marketing firm JetHQ, stated in an email that the company no longer lists the aircraft for sale and directed all further inquiries to the Nigerian government.
“Thank you for your email. We no longer have the listing on the Boeing. You will need to reach out to the Nigerian Government for information as to what has become of the aircraft,” Barringer wrote.
Attempts to get comments from the National Security Adviser’s media team have not yielded responses despite promises to reply.
This development follows earlier reports that the jet, listed by the Federal Government in July 2025, remained unsold months after being posted on the international aircraft sales platform.
Previously, JetHQ had indicated that the aircraft was still available, with their Market Research Assistant confirming its availability but deferring to Barringer for more information.
Barringer also noted that details beyond availability are considered proprietary and are only shared with the direct owner of the aircraft.
Before being delisted, the jet underwent partial refurbishment and inspections at AMAC’s Basel facility in July 2024, including seat refurbishments and major maintenance checks.
Originally purchased in 2005 for $43 million during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure, the Boeing 737 BBJ has been a key part of Nigeria’s Presidential Air Fleet.
In July 2025, the Tinubu administration announced intentions to sell the jet as part of broader cost-cutting measures and fleet rationalisation amid growing public scrutiny of government expenses.
