News as it breaks
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern directive to all domestic and international airlines operating in Nigeria to strictly comply with the “First Need” compensation policy, which mandates payments to passengers whose checked-in luggage fails to arrive with them. Short-landed baggage refers to luggage that is mistakenly…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that Nigerian domestic airlines refunded over ₦1.03 billion to 5,285 passengers between April and June 2025, following heightened regulatory enforcement and consumer protection efforts. The update, posted on the authority’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, revealed: “Between the months of…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh three-day weather forecast, warning of widespread thunderstorms and varying intensities of rainfall across the country from Monday, July 21 to Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The forecast, released on NiMet’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, covers the Northern, Central, and…
The member states of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) have been called upon to urgently prioritize aviation infrastructure development and foster an investment-friendly environment to enhance air connectivity and economic growth across West Africa. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), made this call during the 4th…
In a groundbreaking move to address the intersection of climate change and human trafficking, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing climate-induced vulnerabilities across the country. The MoU, signed on…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable aviation development by hosting a high-level regional workshop on Access to Finance for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production in Lagos from May 5 to 9, 2025. The five-day hybrid workshop, themed “Access to Finance for SAF Production”, was organized by the Nigeria Civil…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a formal sanction to Kenya Airways following multiple consumer protection violations involving three passengers, including one Gloria Omisore. According to an official statement released today, the infractions committed by the airline include failure to uphold passengers’ right to care, inadequate disclosure of…
In a bold move to enhance Nigeria’s global air connectivity, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), has embarked on a strategic working visit to Brazil. This initiative follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to establish a direct air link between Nigeria and…
The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has issued a stern directive to Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest domestic airline, to urgently enhance its domestic flight operations following a wave of complaints from passengers over chronic delays and flight cancellations. Capt. Najomo delivered the directive…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s aviation sector, unions under the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended their strike action until May 13, 2025, following the personal intervention of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK). The resolution was reached after a crucial…
