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Air controllers say ageing infrastructure hampering safer skies

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Lament operational deficiencies, stretched human limits, seek better CoS The situation between the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)and aviation authorities has reached a critical juncture. At the heart of the tension is a direct conflict between ageing infrastructure and the human limits of those tasked with keeping the skies safe. The primary driver for this potential nationwide flow control is the decay of Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) infrastructure. When the technical “eyes and ears” of air traffic…

Aviation agencies’ 50% revenue deduction hampering air safety-say controllers

Posted on September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 by Wole Shadare

NATCA to join strike, shut down sector on Sept 18 Air Traffic Controllers under the aegis of Nigeria Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has demanded immediate exemption of the aviation agencies from 50%Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) deduction from source by the Federal Government. The group further stated that the action of the government is posing a huge threat to aviation and airspace safety. Drawing attention to how the policy is severely undermining the safety…