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NCAA to launch consumer protection portal August

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to launch its consumer protection portal in August, an initiative to improve accountability and openness in the aviation industry. This announcement comes after the NCAA worked to resolve numerous complaints from customers in the aviation industry, according to The Punch. The regulator said that the platform would […]

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NCAA suspends 10 private jet operators over recertification delay

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced the suspension of ten private jet operators over noncompliance with the recertification timeline. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA Michael Achimugu via its official X handle on Thursday. According to the statement, the private jet operators were […]

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Unrest at NCAA as acting DG tenure expires

The choice of who will serve as the aviation regulatory agency’s substantive director-general has caused unrest within the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s management and employees as well as in the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. There has been unrest within the NCAA over the past six months, due to a leadership tussle between Captain […]

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Keyamo, NCAA DG met dilapidated industry with poor infrastructure – Spokesperson

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achimugu has said that Festus Keyamo the Minister of aviation and aerospace development, and Chris Najomo, Acting Director of General Civil Aviation were pivotal to Nigeria’s 71.04 per cent score during the recently concluded International Civil Aviation Organization conducted Universal […]

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UK regulator flags Air Peace for alleged safety violations

The United Kingdom civil aviation authority has written to Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority, alleging that Air Peace is allegedly in violation of certain air safety rules. This follows the Air Peace commencement of the Lagos-London route three months ago, according to The Punch. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is reported to have received two mandatory […]

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Nigeria’s aviation authority receives 300 drone certification applications

Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority said it had received over 300 applications for NCAA certification of different types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, also known as drones. According to the federal government, the setting up of a dedicated Unmanned Aircraft Systems unit by the NCAA is visionary and will help and accelerate the country’s efforts to control […]

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Keyamo inaugurates committee to enhance aviation safety

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday inaugurated the National Executive Safety Committee to boost safety in Nigeria’s aviation sector. This was disclosed in a statement via post on the official X handle by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday. In the statement, the Committee was established in accordance […]

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Dana: NCAA shuts Lagos airport runway, NSIB retrieves flight recorder

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has closed the 18L runway following the runway skidding at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday by Dana Airlines. The NCAA also announced that the Nigerian Safety and Investigation Bureau has recovered the flight recorder of the Dana airplane, according to The Punch. The Dana airplane with registration number 5N […]

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NCAA suspends three private jet operators for illegal commercial flights

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has announced the suspension of the permit of three private jet operators for engaging in commercial flights. This disclosure was made by the Acting Director-General of the NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo via the official NCAA X handle on Tuesday. In the statement, Captain Najomo said the affected PNCF holders violated […]

NCAA introduces dress codes for officers
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NCAA introduces dress codes for officers

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has introduced a new dress code for all consumer protection officers stationed at the nation’s airports, in an effort to enhance consumer rights and experiences. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, Michael Achimugu, unveiled this initiative as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at improving staff […]

FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
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FG’s 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s CEO, Chris Najomo, has appointed a 10-member committee to investigate international airlines over their exorbitant charges in an effort to lower the cost of air travel for Nigerians. The PUNCH stated that, this was revealed in a news release sent to media on Thursday and signed by NCAA Director-General Chris […]

FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
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NCAA estimates N8bn for local, foreign trips

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has said that it will spend N8.3 billion on transportation and travel in 2024. The PUNCH reported that the agency announced this in the recently filed Government-Owned Enterprises budget proposal to President Bola Tinubu. The NCAA regulates aviation in Nigeria and has gained autonomy after the National Assembly passed the Civil […]