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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 […]

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NCAA approves daytime commercial flights for Ekiti airport

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has approved the commencement of daytime commercial flight operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, effective October 4, 2025. The approval was announced on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in a statement shared via the official X handle of the Office of the Chief Press Secretary to the Ekiti State […]

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Royal Air Maroc clears penalty for passenger rights breach – NCAA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that Royal Air Maroc has settled the sanction fee earlier imposed on the airline for consumer protection violations. The announcement was made on Monday by NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, via his official X account. “Glad to announce that Royal Air Maroc has […]

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NCAA considers certifying China’s C919 jet for domestic airlines

Nigeria’s civil aviation authority is weighing the certification of China’s C919 aircraft for domestic airline operations. The step could expand opportunities in the nation’s aviation industry while strengthening its partnership with the world’s second-largest economy. This was disclosed by the Director General of the NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo at the UNITED Nations Aviation Agency’s assembly […]

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NCAA to sanction Qatar Airways over passenger rights abuse

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has warned Qatar Airways against disregarding its regulations and mistreating Nigerian passengers. The warning comes after a Nigerian passenger was detained in Doha for 18 hours following an allegation of inappropriate conduct by a cabin crew member. Despite the passenger paying a hefty fine, Qatar Airways refused to fly him […]

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Airlines refund N257m to passengers in seven months

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has disclosed that airlines refunded N257 million to passengers between January and July 2025, compared to N108 million during the same period in 2024 and N32 million in 2023. The NCAA also revealed that a total of N6,083,229 was spent on hotel accommodation for stranded passengers within the first seven […]

NCAA issues warning after unruly Ibom Air passenger 'attacked' crew
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NCAA seeks witness accounts of Ibom Air incident

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has urged passengers on Ibom Air flight IAN513 from Uyo to Lagos to share their accounts of the incident that sparked a brawl onboard. The appeal follows the circulation of videos on August 10 showing a passenger, identified as Comfort Emmanson, assaulting flight attendants and clashing with airport security personnel. […]

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NCAA suspends two ValueJet pilots over airport safety breach

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended two ValueJet pilots following a safety breach at the domestic terminal of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. In a statement on Tuesday, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the authority received reports of a serious violation of aviation safety protocols involving a […]