The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to sanction Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc for failing to comply with its directives and determinations on passenger complaints. Michael Achimugu Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NCAA posted this on his verified X handle @mikeachimugu01 on Friday, detailing the offence of both airlines. According […]
Worried by the growing number of complaints by passengers, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may sanction some airlines in the country. This is coming as the aviation regulatory body has called domestic airlines to an emergency meeting over the growing number of flight delays, cancellations and affecting passengers across the country. The meeting, scheduled […]
Recognising the pains and difficulties suffered by people with disabilities in accessing public facilities, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken a significant step toward improving air travel accessibility by inaugurating the NCAA Disability Inclusion Oversight Committee. The committee, tasked with ensuring the authority’s compliance with national disability laws and international aviation standards, was […]
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has recorded another milestone in its drive to enhance air traffic management and capacity building with the official presentation of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Simulator Certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Certificate was formally presented to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NAMA, Engr. Farouk Ahmed […]
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 Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, has called on passengers who witnessed […]
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 […]
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 place at the […]
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. Captain Najomo further […]
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 visit […]
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 and two other travelers. The sanctions stem […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 effective aviation […]
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 Transport Regulations, Nigeria Civil Aviation […]
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 […]
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 mission, held from March […]
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 […]
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 allegations of […]
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 […]
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 this context, cross-crew […]