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NCAA Launches Revolutionary SERVICOM charter to boost service delivery
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially launched its first SERVICOM Integrated Service Charter, a groundbreaking policy framework designed to raise service standards, strengthen accountability, and reinforce Nigeria’s position in the global aviation industry. The unveiling, held on Tuesday in Abuja, was described by industry stakeholders as a milestone reform in the government’s drive […]
FG orders full audit of Nigeria’s airspace
In a bold step to strengthen aviation safety and efficiency, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has commenced a comprehensive audit of Nigeria’s entire airspace, marking the first such initiative in the agency’s 25-year history. The exercise, which kicked off this week, will cover detailed inspections of major international airports in […]
NCAA bans airplane mode, mandates phones off for take-off and landing
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a new directive mandating that all mobile phones and portable electronic devices be completely switched off during aircraft take-off and landing, effectively ending the long-standing use of “airplane mode” by passengers. This landmark policy shift was disclosed by the Director General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, during […]
Airport incident: NCAA summons Ibom air crew, passenger
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned both a passenger, Comfort Emmanson, and Ibom Air cabin crew member, Juliana Edward, following a heated altercation that occurred on board an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. The development was confirmed on Tuesday by Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs […]
Aviation Minister Endorses Emmanson as Passenger Conduct Ambassador
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that airline operators are exploring the possibility of appointing Ms. Comfort Emmanson as an ambassador to promote good passenger behavior. The announcement comes in the wake of her recent release from custody following charges related to unruly conduct on an Ibom Air flight. In a […]
Verified Eyewitness Surfaces in Comfort Emmanson Flight Incident
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed that a crucial eyewitness has stepped forward to give a verified, first-hand account of the highly publicized dispute between Ms. Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger, and a crew member of Ibom Air. This development was disclosed by Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, […]
FG Names KWAM 1 as Airport Security Ambassador
The Federal Government has announced that it will partner with legendary Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, in a public sensitisation campaign aimed at promoting proper airport security procedures across the country. The move comes in the wake of a recent incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which sparked […]
Keyamo Withdraws Criminal Case Against Comfort Emmanson
DECISION TO WITHDRAW CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST MS. COMFORT EMMANSON AND TO ADDRESS RELATED MATTERS The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has formally announced his decision to withdraw the criminal complaint earlier filed against Ms. Comfort Emmanson. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Mr. Keyamo explained that the move […]
NCAA Seeks Witnesses to Ibom Air Flight Incident
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, has issued a public appeal urging passengers who were aboard the Ibom Air flight involved in the recent unruly incident to come forward and provide their firsthand accounts of what actually happened. This call for witnesses aims to ensure a thorough and fair investigation into the […]
Ibom Air Passenger Assault: NCAA Warns Travellers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has condemned the unruly behaviour of a passenger aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, warning that any form of violence or non-compliance with crew instructions will not be tolerated. The incident, which occurred on Sunday at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, was captured in a viral video […]