The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the National Insurance Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening regulation and oversight of aviation insurance in Nigeria. The agreement, signed on Wednesday at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, commits both agencies to closer collaboration to protect passengers, operators and investors in the aviation sector, according to Leadership newspaper.

Nigeria's Civil Aviation Authority has directed domestic airlines to reduce flight operations whenever aircraft are grounded due to technical faults, a situation known as aircraft on ground (AOG). According to Vanguard, the directive, announced by NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Michael Achimugu, aims to prevent excessive disruption and hardship for passengers when planes are taken out of service.

Niger Republic has officially withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and revoked its signature of the Rome Statute as of June 23, 2026. This decision makes Niger the third country to exit the ICC, following the Philippines and Burundi. The government cited concerns over what it describes as selective justice in the ICC's operations as the primary reason for its departure.

Aviation stakeholders in Nigeria have expressed worries regarding the growing number of state-owned airlines, cautioning that many of these ventures could face economic unsustainability due to escalating operational costs and inadequate aviation infrastructure. The concerns highlight the challenges facing the aviation sector in the country.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has cautioned the federal government and judiciary over the prosecution of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, according to ThisDay Live. Reporting from Abuja, Olawale Ajimotokan said the NSCIA warned that individuals with vested religious interests should not be allowed to influence the case. The available excerpt does not detail the charges, court proceedings, or the government’s response.

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has dismissed claims that the agency caused Uber's reported exit from the Nigerian market. According to Ripples Nigeria, Kuku insisted that FAAN's e-hailing policy at airports was driven by concerns over passenger safety, accountability, and efforts to curb touting, rather than any action targeting the ride-hailing company.