The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has drastically revised COVID-19 public health protocols following the low level of infection for a sustained period. Wearing of face masks by passengers onboard aircraft or inside airport terminal buildings is now “discretionary but recommended”, while airlines are to resume serving catering (meals and drinks) on board. According to NCAA’s directive to aviation service …

Two months after it suspended flight operation, Aero Contractors may soon fly again. According to its management of one of West Africa’s oldest aviation companies, the airline would resume commercial services as soon as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) completes its audit. On 18 July, Aero Contractors said it would temporarily suspend scheduled passenger services, blaming the development on “the …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to shut down domestic airlines over N19 billion and $7.6 million debt, which it said the airlines owe. NCAA said the airlines have refused to pay despite receiving money from customers. It alleged that the airlines have instead launched a “campaign of calumny and falsehoods” against the authority. At a meeting on …