Aviation

NCAA Threatens to Sanction Defaulting Airlines over Special Needs Assistance Column on Air tickets

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has mandated all domestic airlines operating in Nigeria to comply with its directive to  incorporate a mandatory Special Needs/Assistance request feature on their ticket reservation system  for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and passengers with disabilities . A statement by Michael Achimugu Director public relations and… Continue reading NCAA Threatens to Sanction Defaulting Airlines over Special Needs Assistance Column on Air tickets

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Nigeria Joins League of Nations As NCAA Launches Automated Pilot Licencing

By Ada Nkong In a bid to increase Transparency, regulatory integrity and improve service delivery, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has introduced automation for licensing of pilots and other regulatory processes. Speaking at a digital stakeholders forum on the EPIC PEL/ MED software in Abuja, the Director General NCAA, Capt. Chris NajomoExpressed excitement because the… Continue reading Nigeria Joins League of Nations As NCAA Launches Automated Pilot Licencing

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NCAA MOVES TO ENFORCE AIRLINES’ COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed its readiness to implement stricter enforcement measures to combat poor compliance to financial regulatory standards and obligations by airlines. A statement from the authority says the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, gave this indication at the 2025 Civil Aviation Cost Recovery… Continue reading NCAA MOVES TO ENFORCE AIRLINES’ COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS

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Full Text: NCAA Debunks Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Claims About  NCAA, Nigerian Pilots, and Substance Abuse.

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has noted with concern the comments made by Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the floor of the Senate regarding alleged inadequacies in pilot preparation, claims of substance use among flight crew, and supposed lapses in the Authority’s oversight responsibilities. While the Authority holds the Distinguished… Continue reading Full Text: NCAA Debunks Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Claims About  NCAA, Nigerian Pilots, and Substance Abuse.

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Passenger Responsibility: NCAA Bars Pilots From Flying With Unruly Passengers

By Ada Nkong The need to enforce penalties on unruly passengers as a means of sanitizing  passenger, airlines engagement has been emphasized. The Director public affairs  and consumer protection of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Mr Michael Achimugu during a meeting of the regulating authority with airline operators in Abuja disclosed that Pilots have been… Continue reading Passenger Responsibility: NCAA Bars Pilots From Flying With Unruly Passengers

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Value Jet Saga: NCAA Petitions  Attorney-General , Inspector-General Over  K1 De Ultimate.

By Ada Nkong Following the incident nvolving musician, King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and domestic airline ValueJet.he Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the incident . A statement signed… Continue reading Value Jet Saga: NCAA Petitions  Attorney-General , Inspector-General Over  K1 De Ultimate.

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NCAA Sanctions Value Jet Pilots Over Safety Breach

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended two Value Jet pilots This follows a serious breach of aviation safety protocols by a ValueJet pilot at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (Domestic Terminal) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. A statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, director public relations and consumer protection has… Continue reading NCAA Sanctions Value Jet Pilots Over Safety Breach

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NCAA Authorizes Domestic Flights for Enugu Air

By Ada Nkong In line with the 5 point agenda of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has approved domestic operations for Enough Air In a release made available to newsmen signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, Director Consumer protection and public relations, this is in line with… Continue reading NCAA Authorizes Domestic Flights for Enugu Air

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NCAA Builds Capacity in Aviation Reportage

By Ada Nkong In a bid to ensure effective communication of policies, programs and updates about it's activities and the aviation sector in general,the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has organized a two day training program for aviation correspondents in Abuja. Speaking to Journalists during the training, Mrs Uju Mbamadu , Assistant Director public relations with… Continue reading NCAA Builds Capacity in Aviation Reportage