The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has dismissed claims that the rise in domestic airfares during December was due to government taxes. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, stated that the increases were driven purely by market forces and festive travel demand. According to Achimugu, the December fare hikes were limited…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has rejected claims that domestic airfares are high due to multiple taxes, stating that airlines do not pay the alleged levies and that ticket prices are primarily driven by demand and supply. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection,…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has approved a reshuffle of key directors at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) amid allegations of corruption, inefficiency, and weakened regulatory oversight within the agency. The changes are believed to be linked to concerns surrounding the Directorate of Airworthiness Standards, which has come under scrutiny…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted approval for the resumption of scheduled commercial flight operations at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan. The approval was conveyed in a letter dated December 16, 2025, addressed to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). In the letter,…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a warning to domestic airlines, insisting they must process passenger ticket refunds within 14 days, as required by Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023. This follows complaints that some airlines were falsely claiming refunds take up to four weeks — a direct violation of regulations. Michael…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to impose sanctions on Qatar Airways for alleged mistreatment of a Nigerian passenger. NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this via his official X handle on Friday, citing a breach of consumer protection rules under Part 19 of the 2023 Regulations. The…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Comfort Emmanson, flight attendant Juliana Edward, and other Ibom Air crew members for further investigation into the incident aboard a Uyo–Lagos flight. NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs, Michael Achimugu, confirmed the summons on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. He stated that initial engagement with Emmanson…
The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo has mandated that all phones and electronic devices must be switched off during takeoff and landing. He directed all domestic airlines to update their operations manuals to reflect the new safety measure and submit them for immediate approval. Najomo noted that, although the…
NCAA Director Achimugu has addressed recent incidents involving unruly air passengers, including Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate. Achimugu explained that in K1’s case, the airline involved, ValueJet, chose not to pursue legal action. As a result, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) stepped in, petitioning the relevant authorities to prosecute…
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…
