Category: Aviation

....CAS orders probe of incident The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commended the exceptional bravery and professionalism of its Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional check flight on Saturday, 6 December 2025, at Nigerian Air Force Base Kainji. Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said, "Shortly after... Read more

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu have engaged in a public war of words over allegations that Nigerian pilots operate under the influence of drugs and lack proper oversight from regulatory authorities. Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, had during plenary in the Senate alleged that some Nigerian pilots use Indian hemp before flying... Read more

…cite urgent need to bridge manpower gap The House of Representatives and stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation sector have unanimously endorsed the proposed legislation to establish the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja, describing it as a landmark initiative that will tackle the severe manpower deficit in the aviation and aerospace industry across Africa. The endorsement came during a... Read more

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to create a distinct budget line for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) programmes across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), beginning with the 2026 Appropriation Bill. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon. David Zakaria, representing Idah Federal Constituency of Kogi State, during plenary on Tuesday. Zakaria expressed... Read more

The Senate has commenced a comprehensive investigation into Nigeria’s aviation sector to uncover the root causes of the increasing number of accidents and runway incidents across the country. The decision followed a motion sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC, Oyo North), during plenary on Wednesday. The Senate mandated Buhari’s committee to engage... Read more

Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, on Friday confirmed that its Abuja–Asaba flight aborted take-off during initial departure procedures. In a statement issued by the airline’s management, Air Peace said the aircraft returned safely to the ramp after the incident, and all passengers disembarked without any harm. The statement read: “Air Peace confirms that the Abuja–Asaba flight scheduled for today experienced... Read more

International Air Transport Association, IATA, has disclosed that Nigeria’s international air connectivity index has fallen by 1.5 per cent within Africa and by 21 per cent with other regions since 2014. IATA, however, said Europe was the largest international market for passenger volume from Nigeria, ahead of Africa and North-America. According to IATA, which said international air traffic accounted for... Read more

Nigeria Re-elected into ICAO Council with 163 Votes Nigeria has secured re-election into Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, with 163 votes. Part II of the Council is reserved for countries making the largest contributions to international civil aviation facilities. The election took place at the ongoing 42nd International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, Assembly... Read more

An Ibom Air flight from Abuja to Lagos was forced to make an air return on Monday after a female passenger suffered a medical emergency shortly after take-off. The incident occurred onboard Flight 561, which had departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for Lagos. According to the airline, the Senior Cabin Crew Member (SCCM) had earlier been notified of... Read more