Arik Air flight makes emergency landing at Benin Airport
An Arik Air Boeing 737 aircraft made an emergency diversion to Benin Airport on Wednesday after experiencing an engine problem during a domestic flight. The plane, which was travelling from Lagos to Port Harcourt, was safely redirected after the crew noticed unusual engine readings while cruising. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed the development […]
Why Qatar Airways’ Doha-bound flight returned to Lagos – NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained why a Qatar Airways flight heading to Doha returned to Lagos shortly after takeoff. According to the aviation regulator, the aircraft turned back as a precaution after the cockpit crew detected a technical alert during the flight. The NCAA dismissed reports describing the incident as an emergency […]
Taxes Are Not The Reason For High Airfare In Nigeria – NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that high taxes are not responsible for the rising cost of domestic flight tickets in Nigeria. According to the regulator, airlines have repeatedly blamed government charges for high fares, but investigations do not support that claim. The NCAA said it invited all domestic airlines to discussions and […]
Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport Receives NCAA Approval
The Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport has received full operational approval from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This development marks a major milestone for Ekiti State as it positions itself to boost agricultural exports and regional trade. The approval allows the airport to begin full commercial operations, including the handling of both passenger and […]
Kenya Airways pays NCAA fine for Consumer breaches
Kenya Airways has settled the fine placed on it by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for violating the rights of Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, and others. The case dates back to February 2025. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, confirmed that the airline made the payment on Wednesday, September 17, […]
NCAA spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, shares photo of the latrine he spotted at an international airport outside Nigeria
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, has stirred conversations on social media after sharing a photo he took at an international airport outside Nigeria. The image showed a latrine, which surprised many Nigerians who saw it online. Achimugu posted the photo on his official X account, drawing attention to the […]
NCAA summons 13 domestic airlines over flight cancellations, delays
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called all domestic airlines to a meeting in Abuja due to recent flight delays and cancellations. Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection, shared the announcement on his verified X account. The meeting will take place at the NCAA headquarters. The meeting, scheduled for […]
NCAA vow to start naming and shaming airlines who cancel flights and leave their passengers stranded at the airport without providing any accomodation
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that it will publicly call out airlines that cancel flights and leave passengers stranded at airports without offering accommodation. In a post shared on X, NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu reminded airlines that the law requires them to provide hotel stays for passengers stranded between 10 PM and […]
BREAKING: KWAM 1’s flight ban cut to one month; charges dropped; FAAN to engage him as Aviation Security Protocol Ambassador
Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, has received good news from aviation authorities. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reduced his no-fly ban to just one month. All criminal charges earlier filed against him have also been withdrawn. In a surprising twist, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) […]
BREAKING: FG directs withdrawal of criminal charges against Comfort Emmanson, reduces KWAM 1’s flight ban
The Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has instructed Ibom Air to withdraw all criminal charges against Comfort Emmanson. Keyamo said the Police will speed up the process to ensure she is released from Kirikiri Prison before the week ends. The Minister also directed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to reduce KWAM 1’s flight […]