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 …
NCAA Strengthens Cost recovery process: Introduces Advance Payment Guarantees
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 …
ELIN Air Group Gets NCAA AMO Certification, Expands Maintenance Capacity
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, …
Banjul Accord Group Strengthens Ties For Aviation Development In West Africa
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 …
US Transportation Security Administration Team Conducts Assessment Visit To Lagos Airport
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, …
NCAA Reinstates Omni-Blu Aviation Limited’s AOC
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 …
Nigeria Improves Rating on Cape Town Convention, As Compliance Score Rises To 75.5%
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo says “Nigeria’s global aviation compliance score has seen a significant improvement following the signing of the Administrative Rules governing aircraft repossession by creditors and lessors, known as the Irrevocable De-registration and Export Request Authorization (IDERA).” The IDERA was signed by Minister Keyamo alongside the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Acting …
Nigeria’s Delisting from US CAT 1 Status Not due to Safety or Security Deficiency – Nigeria CAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has addressed recent reports and publication regarding the delisting of Nigeria from US Category 1. The CAA says “it has become expedient that we put this report in its proper perspective,” due to the wrong impression the report could create. The NCAA clarified that, “the de-listing of Nigeria has absolutely nothing to do with …
NCAA Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has “suspended the permit for 10 non commercial flights over failure to commence recertification process.” According to NCAA, “The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023, Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for carriage of passengers, cargo or mail for hire or reward (commercial operation or charter services).” As a …
NAMA Upgrades Surveillance Systems To Enhance Airspace Safety, Security
In a bid to enhance the safety and security of the nation’s airspace, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has “embarked on the upgrade of its surveillance infrastructure across the nation’s airports and other remote installations across the country.” To this end, NAMA says “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an onsite visit to Spain by critical staff of the agency …








