The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a five-day intensive indoctrination training programme for the first batch of newly recruited officers into the Flight Standards Group (FSG).The induction ceremony kicked off on January 12, 2026, at the NCAA Lagos Regional Office Annex Training Hall in Ikeja.In his opening address, the Director-General of Civil Aviation…
Abuja, January 12, 2026 – A Saudi Airlines flight bound for Kano was diverted to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport due to bad weather in Kano, leaving 401 passengers stranded for almost 48 hours. The situation escalated into significant tension, with reports of credible threats of extreme violence from frustrated passengers.Michael Achimugu, Director of Public…
Lagos, January 11, 2026 – As Nigeria’s aviation industry navigates the early days of 2026, experts are describing the year as a pivotal “year of sifting,” where stronger, well-resourced airlines—particularly those with state backing—are poised to thrive, while smaller operators face mounting pressures from high costs, new regulations, and economic headwinds.Leading domestic players maintain dominanceAir…
Lagos, January 11, 2026 – Nigeria’s aviation sector is witnessing one of its most ambitious infrastructure investments in recent history, with the full-scale rehabilitation and modernization of the International Terminal 1 (Terminal 1) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos advancing steadily.The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a massive ₦712.26 billion contract in August…
Lagos, January 10, 2026 – Nigeria’s aviation industry enters 2026 grappling with persistent challenges, as excessive taxes, fees, and charges continue to erode profitability, drive up domestic airfares, and contribute to operational setbacks, including recent ground handling incidents that grounded aircraft and disrupted flights.Industry experts and operators have repeatedly highlighted that heavy taxation is militating…
The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has announced the approval of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Staff Conditions of Service (CoS), calling on staff to demonstrate renewed commitment to duty to ensure aviation in Nigeria remains safe, secure, economically viable, and passenger-friendly.Capt. Najomo made this announcement on Friday, January 2, 2026,…
Abuja, Nigeria – January 2, 2026 (Clarion Newschannel) – Nigeria’s aviation industry is gearing up for a significant recovery in 2026, fueled by airline fleet expansions, landmark regional tax reductions on air tickets, and multibillion-naira airport upgrades, as stakeholders eye increased capacity, lower fares, and enhanced connectivity.Leading carriers are bolstering their operations with new aircraft…
Abuja, December 31, 2025 – As Nigeria steps into the final hours of 2025, the aviation sector experiences a relatively calm morning with no major incidents, disruptions, or breaking developments reported at key airports including Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.Domestic and international flights are operating normally amid…
Clarion NewschannelDecember 30, 2025 The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has firmly rebutted allegations by Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema that the new tax laws will devastate Nigeria’s aviation industry, insisting that the reforms are designed to provide relief and address long-standing cost drivers in the sector.In a detailed response to Onyema’s recent…
Clarion Newschannel – Lagos, December 29, 2025 Allen Onyema, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, has raised serious concerns about the impending implementation of Nigeria’s new tax reform laws, set to take effect from January 2026, warning that they could drive domestic airfares as high as ₦1.7 million and potentially collapse local airlines…