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NCAA, NSIB warn of safety lapses on airport aprons nationwide

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau have issued renewed warnings about poor coordination and safety lapses on airport aprons nationwide, cautioning that these deficiencies endanger lives, aircraft, and the integrity of Nigeria’s aviation system. The alert follows United Nigeria Airlines’ decision to ground one of its planes after a bird […]

Over N1.5trn needed to fix airports - NCAA
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NCAA intervenes as Saudi airlines abandon Kano-bound passengers

Saudi Airlines has come under heavy criticism after abandoning 401 Kano-bound passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for nearly 48 hours, a situation that escalated into tension and serious security concerns. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that the aircraft was forced to divert to Abuja due to bad weather conditions in […]

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NCAA moves to slam airlines over chronic flight delays

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has indicated plans to impose tougher sanctions on domestic airlines over persistent flight delays and poor passenger handling, warning that repeated inefficiencies in the aviation sector will no longer be tolerated. The development was announced on Thursday through a statement shared via the official X handle of the Director of […]

Domestic airfares increased by 95% in 12 months – NBS
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NCAA denies multiple taxes behind high domestic airfares

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has dismissed claims that domestic airfares are inflated due to multiple taxes, insisting that airlines do not pay the alleged levies and attributing the increase in ticket prices to the forces of demand and supply. The clarification was made by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the […]

Air cargo demand rises by 18.4% January - IATA
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NCAA okays commercial flights return at Ibadan airport

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has given approval for the commencement of scheduled flight operations at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan. This was disclosed in a letter dated December 16, 2025, to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, The NCAA said it had granted a provisional interim operational permit […]

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NCAA orders Air Tanzania to look after stranded passengers

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has urged Air Tanzania to comply with its statutory obligations to passengers stranded in Dar es Salaam and Lagos following the airline’s inability to operate scheduled flights. In a statement issued on Saturday via his verified X handle, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, reminded […]

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NCAA urges Air Tanzania to support, refund stranded passengers

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has called on Air Tanzania to meet its legal obligations to passengers stranded in Dar es Salaam and Lagos after the airline failed to operate its scheduled flights. In a statement on Saturday, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, reminded the airline that passengers facing […]

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NCAA fines Qatar Airways N5m over consumer protection breach

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has fined Qatar Airways N5 million for breaching consumer protection rules, signalling a tougher regulatory approach toward airlines operating in the country. The penalty was announced on Wednesday by NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Glad to announce that, […]

China restricts drone equipment exports over US tech tension
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Ban uncertified drone operators, Aviation academy urges NCAA

The ARCO Aviation Academy has called on the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority to stop uncertified pilots from indiscriminately flying drones in the country, warning that if this practice is not regulated, the indiscriminate flying of drones poses a great danger to the airspace and its users. The institute’s Chief Instructor, Samuel Sunday, made the appeal […]

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Ethiopia Airlines pays right’s violation sanction fee to Nigeria – NCAA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines has fully paid the sanction fees imposed on it earlier this year for various consumer protection-related violations. The Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made the announcement via his official X account on Monday. Achimugu stated that with this […]

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NCAA responds to Kalu’s allegations of pilots drug use

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has responded to former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Kalu, following his claims that some pilots in Nigeria use illicit drugs. Senator Kalu attributed the issue to regulatory failures, particularly by the NCAA, accusing the agency of neglecting its duty to monitor pilots and ensure safe flight operations. He warned […]