News as it breaks
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,…
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has imposed a lifetime “No Fly” ban on Comfort Emmanson, the passenger at the centre of a violent incident aboard Ibom Air flight Q9 303 from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. In a worded statement, AON spokesman, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, described the…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the temporary blacklisting of renowned Fuji maestro Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, from all domestic flights for six months following an alleged breach of aviation safety protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Michael Achimugu, Director of…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed a serious aviation safety breach involving a ValueJet aircraft at the Domestic Terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday when the pilot, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, commenced departure procedures from the aircraft’s…
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…
