Ohunayo Aviation

Appraising Civil Aviation Act

A fortnight ago, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) made it public that it would be amending the 2006 Civil Aviation Act to reflect the present realities in civil aviation, which industry stakeholders described as commendable and long overdue. Stakeholders’ are in support of the review as a result of the fact that a review […]

Aviation

Air Safety Regulation and Fear of Arbitrariness

A fortnight ago, an operator brought to the fore lingering complaints by airlines against the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority over an alleged personalization of the rules in its dealings with domestic carriers. The management of Tropical Arctic Logistics (TAL), led by its Chief Operating Officer, Femi Adeniji, recently accused the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) […]

Aviation

Senate Confirms Nuhu as Director General, NCAA

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu for appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). President Muhammadu Buhari had, on October 23rd 2019, forwarded the nominee’s name to the upper legislative chamber for confirmation. The confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee […]

Aviation

FG Appoints New DG, NCAA

The federal government has appointed Captain Musa Nuhu as the new Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). A statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation, James Odaudu said that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the appointment of Nuhu who would be screened later by the Senate. Nuhu replaces Captain Muthar Usman, the […]