The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has facilitated the airlifting of 189 passengers who were stranded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for nearly 48 hours. The passengers who had boarded a Saudi Airlines en route to Kano were stranded in Abuja due to bad weather. The crisis began on Saturday, January 10, …
About 150 passengers were stranded on Friday after a ground handling accident disrupted Air Peace operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The incident involved a newly acquired Embraer 195-E2 aircraft operated by Air Peace. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-BYH, was scheduled to operate Flight P47750 from Lagos to Accra. A luggage …
Comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, has issued a public apology after his physical altercation with social commentator Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan) aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos on Monday. In an Instagram video, Mr Jollof expressed regret for his role in the fight, stressing that he is “not a …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced an investigation into the physical confrontation between two high-profile social media personalities, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, aka Mr Jollof, while onboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight on Monday. The incident, which occurred on United Nigeria Airlines Flight UN0523 at Asaba …
Social media sensation Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) are under investigation by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following a viral video showing the two exchanging blows during a commercial flight. The incident first came to public attention when Facebook user Dr Paul Ezikel shared the footage …
Aviation industry stakeholders have expressed concerns about the implications of the proposed additional security levy imposed on international travelers flying into or out of Nigeria. The additional $11.50 charge on passengers’ tickets for the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) is set to take effect on December 1, 2025. For a round trip, this translates to …
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has denied the alleged claim by Orji Uzor Kalu that some pilots operate under the influence of illicit drugs, describing it as a "baseless claim" and demanding a public apology from the senator. It denied the accusation in a statement seen by Pinnacle Daily on Friday, …
Nigerian carrier, Aero Contractors, has embarked on a transformative journey to establish African self-reliance in aircraft maintenance through significant upgrades to its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. Investing in the upgrade and expansion of the company’s MRO capabilities is considered by industry stakeholders as a strategic initiative that marks a pivotal shift from Africa's historical dependence on …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has instructed pilots not to fly passengers who behave unruly, in a bid to strengthen safety and discipline in the aviation sector. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, announced the directive on Wednesday during a meeting with all domestic airlines in Abuja. “Pilots …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned domestic airlines over the growing concerns affecting passengers and their flight operations. The emergency meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 10, at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja. Its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed this via his X handle on …
