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- 28 Apr 2025
NCAA Tightens Regulations: Unlicensed Airports to Face Penalties in 2026
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that local airports operating without valid permits will face sanctions beginning January 1, 2026. Godwin Balang, director of aerodrome and…
- 13 Dec 2023
Tinubu Sacks FAAN MD, Others, Suspends NCAA DG
President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Managing Directors (MDs) of two key aviation agencies and the heads of four other agencies and appointed replacements. Those sacked included Mr. Kabir Yusuf…
- 8 Aug 2024
NCAA to Launch Portal on Complaints Automation
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has set up a Consumer Protection Department Portal to collate passengers’ complaints, investigate, resolve issues, and disseminate to airlines involved in due…
- 29 Dec 2024
Sanctions on Air Peace, Other Were for Consumer Protection Infractions, Not Safety- NCAA
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA), has said that the sanctions initiated against five airlines recently were for consumer protection-related infractions, and not for safety concerns. Recalled…
- 28 Apr 2025
FG to Sanction Airports Without Permits from January 2026
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, from January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. Speaking at the maiden…
- 16 Oct 2025
Senator Kalu Says Some Nigerian Pilots Smoke Cannabis, NCAA Denies
Senator Orji Kalu has sparked controversy with claims that some Nigerian pilots smoke cannabis before flying, accusing aviation authorities of failing to enforce proper oversight. Pix credit......…
- 4 May 2026
FG Signs MoU with Airbus to Boost Aerospace Development
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturing giants, as part of the working visit of Festus…
- 13 May 2026
FG to Balance Innovation with National Security with Stronger Drone Regulations
Federal government said it is committed to the implementation of stricter, more organized drone regulations to balance innovation with national security. This came as stakeholders at the 6th…
- 17 Dec 2019
Arik Air Sweeps 3 Industry Awards
Arik Air, Nigeria's leading airline got triple recognition at the weekend, thereby carting away most of the awards in the industry in the airline category. L-R: Managing Director / Chairman, Nigeria…
- 25 May 2026
NCAA Suspends ‘No Pay, No Service’ Policy Against Indebted Airlines
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended plans to enforce its proposed “no pay, no service” policy against domestic airlines owing statutory charges, following consultations with operators and…