The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Chris Najomo, has said that flight delays and cancellations will continue in Nigeria’s aviation sector, stressing that airlines must improve communication and passenger care to ease frustrations. Mr Najomo made this known during an interview on Sunrise Daily aired on Channels Television on Saturday. He noted…
Ahead of its scheduled inaugural flight operations come May 10, 2027, Binani Air has announced commencement of sales tickets on Monday, describing the development as a milestone that will improve the aviation sector and create jobs for the people. In a statement issued by Arit Effanga, head of corporate communications of the new airline’s debut…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has highlighted the strategic significance of the Victor Attah International Airport in Akwa Ibom State, describing it as a transit hub remarkably unique in the country. The airport on Saturday commenced international operations with the airlift of its first passengers to Accra, Ghana. On board…
A delegation from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has called for urgent upgrades of critical facilities at Gombe Airport ahead of the 2026 Hajj operations. The team, led by Ango-Shehu Mohammed, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the Government of Gombe State, Professor Ibrahim Njodi, on Wednesday. Speaking during the…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has fixed the gantry price of aviation fuel at ₦1,820 per litre, a move aimed at enhancing transparency in the sector. This development comes at a time when airline operators have raised concerns over the high cost of the product and its impact on the aviation industry. Despite advisory guidance from…
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has inaugurated a Quality Assurance Team to strengthen regulatory oversight, enhance compliance, and entrench global best practices in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The inauguration, which took place on Wednesday in Abuja, marks what Najomo described as a strategic milestone in the Authority’s efforts to…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has expressed growing concern over the treatment of passengers by some domestic airlines, particularly the refusal to issue refunds and the conduct of airline staff during flight disruptions. The regulator said it has recorded an increase in complaints from travellers across the country, many of whom allege poor communication, delayed…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reiterated that airlines operating in Nigeria are legally required to provide care and assistance to passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations. Speaking on a television programme, Ondaje Ijagwu, the commission’s director of corporate affairs, said passengers are entitled to various forms of support depending on…
