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NSIB Warns New Tax Law Could Obstruct Safety Investigations
The Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt. Alex Badeh, has raised concerns that Nigeria’s newly enacted Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) tax law may significantly hamper the agency’s ability to carry out timely and effective safety investigations. Speaking during a virtual media briefing on Thursday, Badeh explained that while the NSIB is still […]
Aviation Ministry Opposes Plan to Move NSIB to SGF’s Office
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has firmly rejected a proposed amendment seeking to transfer the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from its current oversight to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), citing grave concerns over accountability, operational independence, and compliance with international aviation safety protocols. The […]
NSIB Unveils New Regulatory Framework to Reduce Accidents
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced the introduction of new regulatory frameworks aimed at significantly improving safety across Nigeria’s air, marine, rail, and land transport sectors. The move, according to the Bureau, is part of its commitment to fostering a unified, world-class safety culture under its expanded mandate as provided by the NSIB […]
Ilorin Airport Crash-Landing: NSIB Steps In to Investigate
NSIB Launches Investigation into Crash-Landing of Diamond Training Aircraft at Ilorin International Airport The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has officially commenced a detailed investigation following the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident occurred on Friday, May 23, 2025, at approximately 17:28 local time […]
Two Hospitalized as Training Aircraft Crash-Lands
Two individuals have been hospitalized following the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School in Ilorin. According to staff members at the aviation training school, the incident occurred around 4:00 pm on Saturday during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport. A simulated instrument approach—also known […]
BREAKING: NSIB Reveals fatal flaws Behind Herbert Wigwe’s death
It appears there were systemic issues, and the flight risk assessment should have indicated a higher risk. While it’s easy to blame the pilot, there is a system behind the pilot that should have mitigated these risks. The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has issued an official response to the report released by the United […]