NCAA

NCAA Reports Surge in Passenger Refunds as Compliance Improves

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said it has recorded a sharp rise in passenger refunds, reflecting stronger compliance with consumer protection regulations across airlines, after the regulator had prolonged interface with airlines and embarked on sensitization campaign with air travellers. Data released by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, […]

NCAA

NCAA: Why Air Peace Co-pilot was Cleared Despite NSIB’s Report on Use of Hard Drugs, Alcohol

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified the circumstances surrounding its decision to clear the co-pilot of Air Peace, who was reportedly indicted alongside his colleagues for involvement with hard drugs and alcohol. An Air Peace aircraft had a runway excursion on a Sunday, June 13, after landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport. […]

Airlines

Aero Contractors Refunds over N257m to Passengers on Flight Delays, Cancellations, Baggage Issues in Eight Months

Aero Contractors has refunded over N257 million to passengers on flight delays, cancellations, and baggage issues from January to August 2025. The amount refunded in the last eight months indicates an increase in refunds, representing a 137 per cent growth compared to the amount refunded during the same period in 2024. In a statement, the […]

NCAA

Establishment of Flight Data Centre Commitment to Aviation Safety, Says NCAA Boss

Director-General, Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has described the establishment of Flight Data Centre by Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as a clear declaration of Nigeria’s commitment to aviation safety. Najomo made this known yesterday while declaring open a one-day training workshop for frontline managers for the flight data centre held at the authority’s […]

NDLEA

NCAA Introduces New Laws on the Use of Mobile Devices

Following recent unruly behaviours of air passengers at Nigerian airports, the Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt. Chris Najomo has said all mobile phones must be switched off during takeoff and landing of an aircraft in Nigeria. He said the flight mode option was longer acceptable in Nigeria with immediate effect. Rising from an emergency meeting of the […]