NCAA Lists 11 Domestic Airlines Under No-Pay-No-Service Policy

According to reports monitored by Ireporter Online, the affected airlines have now been placed on the NCAA’s updated “No-Pay-No-Service” list, a development that may disrupt their access to key regulatory and administrative services until their financial obligations are settled or repayment arrangements are approved.

The directive was reportedly contained in an internal memo dated May 22, 2026, and signed by the Director of Finance and Accounts, Olufemi Odukoya. The memo was circulated across the agency’s directorates and regional offices, with copies also sent to the Director-General of Civil Aviation and other senior officials.

The memo instructed all directorates within the authority not to provide any service to the listed airlines unless clearance is first obtained from the Directorate of Finance and Accounts.

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 were identified as the affected operators.

Industry stakeholders say the action could impact regulatory approvals, licence renewals and other operational processes handled by the NCAA if the matter remains unresolved.

Findings revealed that the dispute centres on the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge and Cargo Sales Charge collected by airlines on behalf of the NCAA. The charges are expected to be remitted to the regulator to support aviation safety oversight, personnel training and economic regulation across the sector.

The latest action by the NCAA suggests that the listed airlines have yet to fully meet their remittance obligations to the authority.

Under the enforcement policy, affected operators risk immediate suspension of regulatory and administrative support pending financial clearance, raising concerns about possible disruptions within the domestic aviation industry.

Although the exact amount owed by each airline was not disclosed, the regulator maintained that full services would only resume after the debts are cleared or acceptable repayment plans are reached.

The development comes at a time when domestic airlines continue to grapple with rising operational costs, foreign exchange challenges, aircraft maintenance expenses and other financial pressures affecting Nigeria’s aviation sector.