The Boeing 737-700 Business Jet put up for sale by the Nigerian government has been quietly removed from the website of JetHQ, the international marketing firm handling its listing.
The jet, which was previously listed on the company’s website, could no longer be found for sale, and JetHQ later confirmed its withdrawal in an emailed response to The PUNCH from its Manager of Market Research, Laurie Barringer.
“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.
The media aide to the National Security Adviser, Ismail Garba, promised to respond but had yet to do so days after making the commitment.
The development comes after report the jet being listed by the Federal Government in July 2025, remained unsold nearly four months after it was uploaded on the international aircraft sales platform.
At the time, the firm confirmed the aircraft’s availability but declined to release further details, describing such information as “proprietary.”
“We do not provide this kind of information to anyone but the direct owner of the aircraft. This is considered proprietary information. I hope you can understand.
“The only data that we can provide you is that the aircraft remains available for sale,” Barringer said.
Records show the presidential jet underwent partial refurbishment and major C1–C2 inspections at AMAC’s Basel facility in July 2024, including upgrades to first-class seating and cabin carpeting.
According to aircraftcostcalculator.com, a pre-owned Boeing 737 BBJ carries an average market value of about $56m, depending on configuration and maintenance records.
The aircraft was purchased in 2005 for $43m under then-President Olusegun Obasanjo and has remained part of the Presidential Air Fleet.
With the listing now withdrawn and no official communication from the government, the current status of the aircraft remains unclear.