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NCAA suspends 11 airlines over unpaid levies

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has directed all its directorates to withhold services from 11 domestic airlines until they settle their financial obligations. Director of Finance and Accounts, Olufemi Odukoya, in a memo dated May 22, 2026, obtained by Vanguard, listed the affected airlines as Air Peace Limited, Ibom Air Limited, Arik Air Limited, United […]

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NCAA to replace paper-based licensing system with digital platform

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has unveiled plans to replace its manual, paper-based licensing system with a fully digital platform covering pilots, engineers, medical personnel, and other aviation professionals. The new system, scheduled to commence on 2 July 2026, is designed to remove long delays and bureaucratic bottlenecks that have historically slowed down the issuance, […]

Air Peace suspends flights over NiMet strike, cites safety concerns
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NCAA defends Air Peace over Gatwick flight disruption incident

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, on Tuesday, defended Air Peace’s handling of the recent flight disruption in Gatwick, London, saying the airline acted in the interest of safety. Vanguard reported that Director General of the NCAA, Capt Chris Najomo, urged Nigerians not to condemn the country’s airlines over operational disruptions. Few days ago, some passengers, including […]

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AGHAN suspends planned strike as NCAA moves to resolve crisis

The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria has suspended its planned industrial action over the unresolved N9 billion debt dispute following the intervention of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority. The association said the strike, which had been scheduled to begin on Thursday, was suspended after the aviation regulator invited its leadership to a stakeholders’ meeting […]

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FCCPC yet to submit report on Yuletide airfare hike probe — NCAA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday disclosed that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has yet to submit its findings on the controversial hike in air fares during the Yuletide season. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Mr Michael Achimugu, however, maintained his earlier position that the reasons given […]

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NCAA probes Overland Airways’ retroactive airline tax charges

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has stepped into a dispute over a new airline ticket tax imposed by Overland Airways, after passengers complained that the charge was applied to tickets bought before the tax took effect. The controversy surfaced when a passenger, identified on X as @oluwakemmybello, accused the airline of collecting a “new VAT” […]

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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 […]