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- 18 Sept 2014
60% of Aircraft Operated by Nigerians are on Lease – NCAA
Benedict Adeyileka, acting director-general, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has said that more than 60 per cent of the aircraft operated by Nigerian airlines were on lease. Adeyileka spoke…
- 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…
- 20 Jul 2022
NCAA Suspends Dana Air Operations Indefinitely
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended Dana Airlines’ Air Transport Licence (ATL) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC), indefinitely. Captain Musa Nuhu, director-general, NCAA, who…
- 16 Mar 2021
NCAA Suspends Azman Air Operations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended Azman Air flight operations with immediate effects. Capt. Musa Nuhu, Director-General of NCAA , stated this in a statement released on Tuesday, in…
- 8 Sept 2010
Industry Experts Set To Improve Air Safety
Harold Demuren, director-general of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving safety in the aviation industry, noting that…
- 11 Mar 2013
FG Sacks Demuren, NCAA Boss
President Goodluck Jonathan, has relieved Dr. Harold Demuren, director general of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) of his job with effect from yesterday, Monday. Jonathan removed…
- 31 Jul 2015
Complaints Against Banks in Nigeria Rise-CPC
Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has said that the council is inundated daily with series of consumer complaints about the financial sector of the nation’s economy. Mrs Dupe Atoki, director-general…
- 25 Feb 2017
FG Sacks All Civil Aviation Directors
Federal government has sacked 10 directors in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), with immediate effect. The Ministry of Transport on Friday approved the sack. Mr Sam Adurogboye, general…
- 27 Jul 2014
ATSSSAN Extends Ultimatum to FG on New DG NCAA
Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has extended its ultimatum by 14-day for the appointment of a substantive director general for the Nigerian Civil Aviation…
- 5 Mar 2014
FG Sacks Heads of Aviation Agencies
The sack tsunami that started in Aviation industry three weeks ago, on Tuesday has swept away the heads of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Airspace Management…
- 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…
- 2 Nov 2017
NCAA Mandates All Airlines to be Fully Automated by Dec.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on domestic airlines yet to fully automate their remittance of the five per cent Ticket and Cargo Sales Charges (TSC/CSC) by December. Mr Sam…
- 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…
- 12 Nov 2012
Why FG is Installing Chips on Local Aircrafts-NCAA
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said the federal government is installing chips on local aircrafts to immediately ascertain performance abnormalities in domestic aircrafts while they are air…
- 15 Oct 2021
FG Orders NCCA to Demolish Globacom Masts Nationwide over Alleged N5.9Bn Clearance Debt
Presidency has sent a memo to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to begin demolition of certain masts belonging to Globacom Limited across the country for alleged failure to pay N5.9…
- 1 Sept 2016
First Nation, Another Airlines Shuts Down Operations
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed that the First Nation Airlines has shut down its operations in the country to maintain its aircraft. The suspension of operations by the First…
- 24 Apr 2024
Fidelity Bank Commends Air Peace’s Performance
Fidelity Bank Plc has commended Air Peace’s performance since it commenced flight operations about 10 years ago. Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Plc gave the commendation…
- 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......…
- 25 Nov 2015
Controversy Trails Missing N1Bn Mast Charges at NCAA
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), is embroiled in a controversy that descended into a complete embarrassment following accusations of fraud against the current management in the regulatory…
- 21 May 2014
FG Inaugurates Committee on Merging of NAMA, NCAA, NIMET
Vice President Namadi Sambo yesterday inaugurated a special committee saddled with the responsibility of implementing the White Paper on the Steve Oronsaye-led Presidential Committee on Restructuring…
- 23 Apr 2019
ALTON Cries Out as NCAA Threatens to Demolish 7,000 Masts
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to pull down over 7,000 telecoms masts and towers across the country over Aviation Height Clearance (AHC). Association of Licensed…
- 21 Aug 2017
NCAA Stops FirstNation Airways Operations over Airworthiness
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has downscaled the Certificate of Airworthiness of FirstNation Airways as a scheduled operator to a non-scheduled operator. The NCAA's action is allegedly due…
- 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…
- 29 Apr 2014
CPC Fines Aero N1.599m for Abandoning Passengers
Consumer Protection Council (CPC), on Monday in Lagos, ordered the management of Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited to compensate 39 passengers on its flight AJ132 of November 8, 2013 who…