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Zulum Commends NCAA over Improved Aviation Safety

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has described the safety of the Nigerian aviation sector as commendable and attributed the improvement to the foresight and leadership qualities of the the current management led by the acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo. The governor, who gave the commendation when […]

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NCAA Establishes Dedicated Unmanned Aircraft Unit

Recognising the growing significance of drones, the acting Director General of Civil Aviation Nigeria, Captain Najomo, approved the establishment of a specialised Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Unit within the NCAA. The unit aims to streamline the registration, licensing, and monitoring of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in Nigeria. By collaborating with aviation stakeholders, the […]

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By Directing NCAA to Suspend Dana Air over Runway Excursion in Lagos, Minister Violates 2022 Civil Aviation Act

Stakeholders in the aviation industry have berated the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo for directing the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend Dana Air over the incident when it skidded off the runway on landing at the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Tuesday.  According to part […]

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NSIB commences Investigation into Dana Air Flight That Skidded Off Runway at Lagos Airport

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said it has commenced investigation into the runway incident that occurred on Tuesday morning involving a Dana Airline’s McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft which skidded off the runway at the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji,NSIB said the […]

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NCAA’s Intervention Forces Foreign Airlines to Release Lower Ticket Inventory

*Nigeria maintains high passenger traffic on int’l destinations despite economic challenges Some foreign airlines, yesterday, released their lower inventory tickets hitherto not available since the trapped fund saga and the depreciation of the naira, after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), intervened in the exorbitant airfares charged Nigerian travelers by international carriers. This was disclosed […]