The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that renowned Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate, will be barred from flying within Nigeria for six months following an alleged breach of conduct at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, announced during…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded two ValueJet pilots following a serious violation of aviation safety rules at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement issued by Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA revealed that on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the pilot initiated departure procedures from the…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has instructed all international airlines operating in the country to enforce the mandatory $10,000 currency declaration rule for incoming passengers. In a directive issued on April 24, 2025, the NCAA highlighted the need to improve compliance with existing financial disclosure regulations, as part of Nigeria’s broader efforts to combat…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has sent a letter of sanction to Kenya Airways over the cases of one Gloria Omisore and two other passengers. According to a press statement by the Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the penalties are for consumer protection-related infractions, including right to care, failure…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Friday revoked the air operator certificates of Eastwind Aviation Logistics Services Limited and Omni-Blu Aviation. In a post on its X handle, the NCAA said the move is part of efforts to “further sanitize the aviation industry”. “The Authority has determined that both Omni-Blu Aviation and Eastwind Aviation are in…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken enforcement action against five airlines, including two international and three domestic carriers, for breaching Part 19 of NCAA regulations. The violations include failure to issue refunds within the required time frame, non-compliance with NCAA directives, issues with luggage such as mishandling, missing, and short-landed baggage, as well…
According to the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu ticket refund compliance is crucial to the agency’s consumer protection plan. Achimugu said the move is in adherence to Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations of 2023. “Going forward, AIRLINES THAT FAIL TO PAY REFUNDS WITHIN THE TIMEFRAME STIPULATED BY THE NCAA…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority is encouraging aviation passengers to be more informed about their challenges while travelling via airports. NCAA Head of Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, made this call on Saturday during a road walk in Port Harcourt the Rivers state capital. He noted that this is the heavy travel season and a lot…
