Pioneer Airline, owned by the Bayelsa State government, has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), officially authorizing it to begin commercial flight operations. The AOC, presented on May 13, 2026, is a major regulatory milestone that confirms the airline has met all necessary safety and operational standards to …
Nigerian carriers are bleeding cash and flying at a loss as the ongoing Middle East conflict has pushed up aviation fuel prices by about 80 per cent, airline operators have disclosed. The crisis, triggered by the escalation of hostilities between US-Israeli forces and Iran since February 28, has disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of …
Despite efforts in recent years, both through government intervention and individual airlines to significantly increase their footprint on international routes, Nigerian airlines still face daunting challenges in achieving that, as foreign carriers continue to dominate the market. The United Nigeria Airline, which recently marked its 5th anniversary, disclosed that it has embarked on a massive …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Overland Airline over allegations of exploiting customers through costly flight tickets, particularly along the Lagos-Abuja-Ilorin route. Director of Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed on his verified X handle that the agency met with Overland to hear its side. The airline argued that aviation taxes …
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 …
