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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed “a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance humanitarian air services and strengthen emergency response operations across Nigeria.” The aviation authority says the agreement signed in Abuja establishes “a strategic framework to improve access to life-saving aid, particularly in hard-to-reach and crisis-affected areas.” Director-General Civil …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has engaged the “Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on the implementation of Advance Payment Guarantees (APG) as part of measures to ensure the timely remittance of the statutory 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC).” The meeting was held at the Authority’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. Officials in attendance from the NCAA include the Director of …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced “a five-day intensive indoctrination training programme for the first batch of the newly recruited officers into the Flight Standards Group (FSG).” The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, noted that “the indoctrination programme, together with several in-house training programmes so far conducted, is a testament to NCAA Management’s priority on …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified the Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt and the Aminu Kano International Airports, a move which enhances the safety profile of the two aerodromes. The certification was announced at a ceremony at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The certification of the two aerodromes also boosts the confidence of operators into those …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has attained a notable 75.3% score in the just concluded Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The result of the assessment was officially presented by the Director-General, BPSR, Dr. Dasuki Arabi to the Director-General of NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo at the NCAA Headquarters in Abuja. Capt. Chris …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stated that it is implementing stricter enforcement measures to further strengthen its cost recovery. The Director General of the CAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, represented by the Director, Operations, Licensing and Training, Capt. Donald Spiff stated this at a stakeholders’ retreat on Civil Aviation Cost Recovery and Revenue Optimisation held recently in Lagos. The …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified Nigerian aviation company, Elin Air with the “Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Certificates and Operations Specification (OPSPEC).” Elin Air says the certification enables it “to expand its scope of operations, moving beyond maintenance of its own fleet to servicing third-party aircraft.” This certification comes after Elin Air’s “historic achievement earlier in the year, …
By Aminat Bakare The 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), held in Abuja, Nigeria, from May 19-21, 2025, adopted far-reaching recommendations. The event brought together delegates from the seven BAG member states, including Nigeria, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Liberia, Guinea and Cabo Verde, as well as stakeholders and representatives from related aviation bodies. The Plenary was opened …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says the “United States of America Transportation Security Administration (US TSA) team is conducting a special focus assessment visit to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, from June 10 to 13, 2025.” The five-man team according to NCAA, “includes Aron Tomchuck (team lead), Lori Silcox (US TSA Representative, West Africa), Julian Persaud (Director, …
Nigerian Helicopter service provider Omni-Blu Aviation Limited (Omni-Blu) says: “Following an appeal against the decision of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) revoking Omni-Blu Aviation Limited (Omni-Blu) Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by its letter dated 30 January 2025, on allegations of infringement of Part 1.2.1.5 Nig.CARs, we are pleased and relieved to announce that Omni-Blu has been cleared of any …
