RESPONSE TO SENATOR ORJI UZOR KALU’S CLAIMS ABOUT THE NCAA, NIGERIAN PILOTS, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

    The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has noted with concern the comments made by Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the floor of the Senate regarding alleged inadequacies in pilot preparation, claims of substance use among flight crew, and supposed lapses in the Authority’s oversight responsibilities. While the …

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Wakanow Acquires NairaBox

Wakanow Group has acquired NairaBox, a fast-growing entertainment and lifestyle platform, expanding beyond travel into events, cinema, and cultural experiences. Newly appointed Head of Business, Tobi Andero, brings fresh energy and expertise in experiential marketing to lead NairaBox into its next chapter. “We see tremendous opportunity in the intersection of …

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Air Peace Elevates Connectivity with Second Embraer 190 Arrival

Nigeria’s largest carrier and West Africa’s aviation leader, Air Peace Limited, has marked another bold step in its strategic growth journey with the arrival of its second Embraer 190 aircraft. The 96-seater jet with registration mark, 5N-CER, touched down at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 14:42pm on Friday, …

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NSIB: Air Peace Pilots Showed Alcohol Indicators, Cabin Crew Positive for Cannabis in Runway Incident

  The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report on the July 13 incident involving an Air Peace Boeing 737-524 aircraft at the Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo International Airport, Port Harcourt. The investigation revealed that the aircraft, carrying 103 people from Lagos, landed long on Runway 21 after …

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FG WITHDRAWS CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST IBOM AIR FEMALE PASSENGER

  PRESS STATEMENT: DECISION TO WITHDRAW CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST MS. COMFORT EMMANSON AND TO ADDRESS RELATED MATTERS 1. In the last 48 hours, I have been in consultation with critical stakeholders in the Aviation Sector and those involved in the unfortunate incidents regarding the unruly behaviours of certain individuals at …

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ValueJet enters agreement to manage, operate Cally Air’s CRJ 1000 jets

ValueJet, a growing private Nigerian carrier, has entered into a sub-lease and operational services agreement with Cally Air (the Cross River State–owned airline) under which ValueJet will manage and operate two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets on behalf of Cally Air. Under the sub-lease, ValueJet will be responsible for the day-to-day …

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Incident Involving an Unruly Passenger on August 10, 2025

Ibom Air confirms that on Sunday, August 10, 2025, an incident occurred on board our Uyo–Lagos flight involving a passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, whose conduct posed a serious threat to the safety of our crew, passengers, and aircraft. Shortly before take-off from Uyo, Ms. Emmanson was instructed in line with …

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Ibom Air Hosts 2025 Travel Agents Forum

  In a continued effort to strengthen its relationships with key industry stakeholders, Ibom Air today hosted a Travel Agents Forum in Lagos, bringing together representatives from across the travel and tourism ecosystem for a robust roundtable conversation. The forum, held at Bon Hotel, Ikeja, convened travel agents, high-net-worth individuals …

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Air Peace Expands Fleet with Arrival of First Embraer 190 Aircraft

  Air Peace Limited, Nigeria’s leading airline, has further deepened its operational capacity with the addition of its first Embraer 190 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing registration 5N-CEF, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 19:38 on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Speaking with newsmen, …

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