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23 Mar
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to take action against Delta Airlines for leaving a Nigerian passenger stranded in Atlanta. In a post on X, the Director of Public Affairs, NCAA, Michael Achimugu, revealed that the situation occurred due to Delta Airlines' delayed departure from Lagos on Saturday afternoon and the lengthy tarmac…
21 Mar
Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has stressed the importance of a Board of Directors in enhancing the corporate governance of the apex regulatory agency.
17 Mar
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) will, today, decide the number of athletes and coaches that will fly the nation’s flag at the 20th World Indoor Championships in China.
14 Mar
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially handed over ownership of the Navigational Aids Flight Inspection and Surveillance (NAFIS) hangar to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The handover ceremony, which took place at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, featured the signing of documents by top officials of the two agencies and was witnessed…
12 Mar
About three months after surviving a “horrifying” car crash in the United States, Nigeria’s long jumper and Olympics bronze medallist, Ese Brume, is gradually returning to her feet.
9 Mar
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has awarded the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to business aviation firm, Falcon Aerospace Limited, doing business as VivaJets, amidst the firm’s rapid global expansion. An AOC allows an airline or charter operator to use an aircraft for commercial purposes. It is a crucial accreditation that demonstrates compliance with aviation…
4 Mar
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appealed to member states of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) to remit their annual contribution
3 Mar
Omni-Blu Aviation Ltd., says the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cleared it of any wrongdoing and reinstated its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) No. OBA/AOC/1 2-15/002. The Chief Executive Officer, Omni-Blu Aviation, Mr Akin Olateru, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. According to Olateru, the reinstatement of the company’s AOC followed an…
1 Mar
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has dismissed a report that it has shut down the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. A media report misconstrued a social media post by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu, which states that subject to new information, the Ibadan airport may…
28 Feb
As the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) celebrates its silver jubilee, stakeholders have emphasised the need for the regulatory body to adapt to new technological innovations and imbibe routine capacity building of staffers to deepen efficiency.
16 Feb
Former Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA), Dr. Harold Demuren, has called on the federal government to sustain the training of aviation workers to ensure safer civil aviation in Nigeria. The former DGCA, from 2005 to 2013, maintained that the country was able to achieve the United States Federal Aviation Administration Category One status for…
14 Feb
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted Onedot Aviation the approval to maintain Bombardier Challenger and CRJ aircraft. This certification enhances the company’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities, boosting Nigeria’s aviation sector and creating local job opportunities.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that Nigeria is in "safe hands" under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, praising his commitment to democratic values and economic reforms. In a congratulatory message on Friday to mark Tinubu’s 73rd birthday, Akpabio highlighted Tinubu’s pivotal role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its…
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The Edo State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects connected to the killing of 16 travellers and the burning of their truck in Udune Efandion along the Uromi/Obajana Expressway. CSP Moses Yamu, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Friday in Benin, condemning the killings and assuring the public that…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the violent mob action carried out against a group of travelers by a local vigilante group along the Uromi-Obajana Road in Edo State. The group of individuals, who were traveling in a truck and claimed to be hunters, were found in possession of 19 locally…
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The Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Dr. Alimi Mustapha, has passed away. A reliable source confirmed his demise to our correspondent, though details surrounding his death remain undisclosed at the time of this report. Dr. Mustapha, who assumed office as Medical Director eight years ago, was due for retirement in July. He…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports suggesting that its investigation of Ms. Aisha Achimugu is connected to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. In a statement on Thursday, the EFCC clarified that the probe into Achimugu is solely related to allegations of criminal conspiracy and money…
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A devastating fire broke out early Friday morning on Ifejika Street near Main Market, Sokoto Road, Onitsha, Anambra State, destroying a warehouse and a two-storey residential building filled with textiles and durable goods. The blaze, which began around 6:20 a.m., raged for nearly six hours before state firefighters brought it under control, leaving traders and…
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday sought divine intervention in tackling the myriad of pressing challenges besetting Nigeria, including ensuring national stability, fostering peace, and safeguarding the lives and property of the citizens.
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The second edition of the Guardian Woman Festival, themed, ‘Women Mean Business’ was held at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island on March 14. One of the highlights of the event was the unveiling of the 35 finalists of the Seven Wonder Women Awards, created by Investing In Women.
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With the Federal Government’s declaration of public holidays on Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to mark this year's Eid-el-Fitr, Muslim faithful in the country are set to celebrate the Sallah festival.