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NCAA calls for eyewitness accounts in Ibom Air incident as NBA condemns lifetime ban

Guest Writer 13 August 2025 0

As aviation authorities continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding the evacuation of Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson from the aircraft, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called for eyewitness accounts in Ibom Air flight fracas. The Director of Public Affairs and

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NCAA: Ibom Air’s lifetime ban on passenger who assaulted crew may be lifted

Awwal Owolabi 12 August 2025 0

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says the lifetime ban placed on Comfort Emmanson by Ibom Air can still be reviewed. Mike Achimugu, NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, said this on Monday during an X Space conversation while responding to claims that Emmanson was treated more harshly than fuji musician KWAM 1 […]

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NCAA hosts aviation security operational, technical excellence forum

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA is hosting an Aviation Security Operational and Technical Forum with the theme: Aviation Security: Operational Excellence through Standardisation and Collaboration”. This is a follow-up to the high-level Aviation Security Symposium, which was held in Lagos on April 28th, 2025. This forum is taking

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NCAA unveils roadmap to make Nigeria UAS innovation hub

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Director General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, says that, sustainable growth of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Nigeria depends on three crucial pillars: safety, security, and innovation. These pillars, he stresses, form the foundation of what he calls a modern and effective Nigerian drone regulatory framework.

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Reps task NCAA on aviation disabilities act

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has charged the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), to enforce fully the provisions of the Nigerians with Disabilities Act, 2018 in the aviation industry. The Chairman of the House Committee on Disability Matters, Hon. Dr. Bashiru Dawodu gave the charge during the Committee’s oversight

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NCAA sanctions Kenya airways for consumer protection violations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive action against Kenya Airways, imposing sanctions over multiple consumer protection-related infractions. This announcement follows a letter sent on May 7, 2025, detailing serious concerns regarding the airline’s treatment of passengers, including notable cases involving Gloria Omisore

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NCAA orders airlines to align operations with aircraft availability, warns of tougher sanctions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUWMWKW IWELUNMO The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed domestic airlines to immediately scale down their flight schedules in line with the number of serviceable aircraft in their fleets or face stiffer sanctions aimed at curbing persistent delays and cancellations across the industry. Speaking on a Channels TV interview on Sunday, Director of

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NCAA boss Najomo summons Air Peace over constant flight delays, cancellations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 May 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Following reports of delays and fight cancellations experienced by passengers of Air Peace, the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt Chris Najomo, has summoned the management of the airline. Capt Najomo told the airline to immediately improve on its domestic operations owing to complaints of chronic flight delays […]

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NCAA DG mandates AVSEC training

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 April 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt. Chris Najomo, has directed all aviation stakeholders in the country to implement the Basic STP123 AVSEC course as baseline training for all aviation security personnel. This, Najomo said, aimed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of security personnel in implementing

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NCAA, Lufthansa collaborate for aviation sustainability

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 April 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in collaboration with Lufthansa Airlines, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring sustainability in the aviation sector. This firm commitment was made at the Exclusive Discourse Event organized by Lufthansa Airlines at Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island,Lagos Director of Air

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NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding and deportation of Nigerian passengers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 April 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken a firm stance against international airlines that have been selling tickets to Nigerian passengers, only to deny them boarding or deport them during transit. This alarming trend has sparked widespread complaints from travelers who have faced significant distress and confusion upon being turned back

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NCAA pledges full commitment to state safety programme implementation, Says Capt. Najomo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 March 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has reaffirmed the authority’s dedication to fully implementing the State Safety Programme (SSP) for Nigeria upon its finalization. This commitment was made during the closing ceremony of the ICAO-West and Central Africa (WACAF) Regional Office’s assistance

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NCAA needs strong board for effective governance, says Capt. Najomo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo said the presence of a board of directors in the agency plays a critical role in its corporate governance in providing strategic direction, overseeing management and making key decisions, while being guided by the Civil Aviation Act. The DG […]

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NCAA reinstates Omni-Blu after clearing falsification allegations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO  Omni-Blu Aviation Limited says its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) has been reinstated following a successful appeal against the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) decision to revoke it. The NCAA, in a letter dated February 28, 2025, confirmed the reinstatement of AOC No. OBA/AOC/12-15/002, clearing Omni-Blu of any wrongdoing related to

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NCAA to fully implement Cape Town Convention, NCAA DG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 December 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo has affirmed that the regulatory body will ensure the full implementation of the Cape Town Convention just as he said the agreement and the Aircraft Protocol when carried out will strengthen Nigeria’s aviation sector and aligning it with […]

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NCAA bans cross-crew pilots, warns airlines of sanctions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 November 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a critical directive that prohibits licensed flight crew members from conducting cross-crew operations for multiple airlines. Captain Chris Najomo, the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation, signed this order, referenced as DGCA/26/24, and directed it to all Nigerian aircraft operators. In

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NCAA permits Arik Air to operate remaining fleet

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 August 2024 0

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has not suspended or halted Arik Air’s flight operations, which continued as scheduled and did not affect the airline’s ability to operate remaining fleet. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, on Friday in […]

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NCAA boss charges airlines on service delivery

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 February 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo has called on airlines to improve their services. This is coming as the DG has again frowned at operators engaging in incessant flight delays and cancellations. Speaking in Lagos, Najomo expressed his unhappiness at the alarming reports of […]

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NCAA warns domestic airlines over flight disruptions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Worried about cancellations and delays by domestic airlines, the Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Chris Najomo, has read the riot act to the operators, expressing displeasure at the alarming reports of incessant delays, flight disruptions, and schedule changes without adequate notice to passengers. Najomo,

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Private jets incidents – NCAA urged to up surveillance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been advised to mobilise their inspectors to the field for proper field surveillance and oversight in view of recent incidents involving private jets. A former Rector, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) , Zaria, Capt. Samuel Caulcrick who made this call in an exclusive interview, […]