News as it breaks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally returned to Abuja after concluding his annual working vacation in Europe, the Presidency confirmed on Monday. The President arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport where he was warmly received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, Chief of Staff Femi…
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni, has declared that Nigeria’s strong economy and large population make it a prime destination for international business ventures, particularly in the aviation sector. Kana made this statement while receiving a delegation from the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China…
Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has announced that several of its domestic flights will be disrupted following heavy rainfall in Lagos and Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The airline, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, said adverse weather conditions had affected flight schedules across its network. “We wish…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country for Monday, September 15, 2025, with a flood alert issued for some northern states. According to the agency’s daily weather outlook shared via its official X handle, residents in the northern region should…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that two Air Peace pilots tested positive for alcohol after their aircraft was involved in a runway excursion at the Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025. According to the NSIB’s preliminary report, toxicological screening conducted after the incident showed that…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the full implementation of the new Tax Reforms Act, which is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, despite mounting opposition from key players in the aviation sector and international bodies. Speaking at a virtual business forum held on Thursday, stakeholders…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged domestic airlines to begin blacklisting unruly passengers as a deterrent against growing incidents of in-flight and airport misconduct. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, made the call in Abuja during a stakeholder meeting with representatives of local…
Nigerian men traveling without family members are no longer eligible for tourist or transit visas to Qatar, following new entry restrictions imposed by the Qatari Ministry of Interior. The policy, which came into effect on September 5, 2025, applies to both new and pending visa applications, effectively barring solo male…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a fresh directive mandating all air passengers to completely switch off their mobile phones and electronic devices during aircraft takeoff and landing. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, NCAA Director General, Chris Najomo, stressed that the decision was made…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), has announced far-reaching resolutions on two high-profile aviation incidents involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson and Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1). The disputes, which stirred nationwide debate, have renewed attention on passenger behaviour, airline staff conduct,…
