1 week ago Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers along Jos–Mangu Road in a night operation

Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have rescued 16 kidnapped passengers, including six children. read more Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers along Jos–Mangu Road in a night operation

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3 w. ago FAAN buys multimillion naira machine to dismantle Customs checkpoint, touting

In continuation of the battle against touting, extortion, and unnecessary delay of passengers at Nigerian airports through multiple human checks, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has commenced the procurement of machines to replace human checks of luggage, particularly at customs checkpoints. FAAN made this known over the weekend, during a tour of the airport, Read More

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3 w. ago NCAA frowns at airlines’ boarding, deportation practices for foreign trips

Tribune Online NCAA frowns at airlines’ boarding, deportation practices for foreign trips The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed concern over multiple complaints regarding airlines that sell tickets to passengers and then only transport them partway to their destinations before deporting them back to Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Michael Achimugu, the Director, Consumer Protection and Public Affairs “these actions, which involve the refusal […] NCAA frowns at airlines’ boarding, deportation practices for foreign trips Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Deportation Of Nigerians Midway Not Acceptable, NCAA Tells International Airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to sanction airlines for deporting Nigeria passengers or denying them boarding halfway to their destinations due to visa/travel restrictions. The regulatory body said the action, which is becoming rampant recently, was causing significant distress to passengers and tarnishing the reputation of the aviation industry in Nigeria and […]

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3 w. ago NCAA warns airlines against deportation of Nigerian passengers

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has cautioned international airlines on the increasing complaints from passengers who are transported halfway to their destinations, only to be deported back to Nigeria. The NCAA condemned the practice, emphasising that it has led to considerable distress for passengers and damaged the reputation of Nigeria’s aviation industry. The NCAA’s Director Read More

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3 w. ago NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding, deportation of Nigerians

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to take regulatory action against international airlines operating in Nigeria that engage in the practice of denying boarding or deporting Nigerian passengers due to visa or travel restrictions. This decision comes after the NCAA received several complaints about airlines selling tickets to passengers, […] The post NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding, deportation of Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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