Nigeria suspends services to 11 airlines over unpaid charges
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has ordered the suspension of services to 11 domestic airlines due to unpaid statutory charges. The directive, signed by Olufemi Odukoya, affects major carriers such as Air Peace and Ibom Air. The suspension is part of the NCAA’s “No-Pay-No-Service” policy targeting outstanding debts. Airlines must settle their dues or agree to repayment plans before services resume.
What we know
- An internal memo dated May 22, 2026, instructed all NCAA departments to withhold regulatory and administrative services from the affected airlines.
- The dispute centers on unpaid five per cent Ticket Sales Charge and Cargo Sales Charge collected by airlines for the NCAA.
- The suspension order was signed by Olufemi Odukoya and circulated to regional offices and senior officials, including the Director-General of Civil Aviation.
- Airlines impacted include Air Peace Limited, Ibom Air Limited, Arik Air Limited, United Nigeria Airlines, Umza Air, NG Eagle, Max Air Limited, Caverton Helicopters, Overland Airways, Rano Air, and ValueJet.
- The directive warns that no services should be rendered to these airlines without financial clearance from the Directorate of Finance and Accounts.
