Terms of Use

Website: ncaa.gov.ng

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website ncaa.gov.ng ("the Website"), operated by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ("NCAA," "the Authority," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use this Website.

2. About This Website

NCAA is the apex regulatory body for civil aviation in Nigeria, established under the Civil Aviation Act. This Website is provided to give the public, industry stakeholders, and aviation personnel access to information about NCAA's regulatory functions, guidance materials, forms, licensing and certification services, news, and related content.

3. Regulatory Information, Not Legal Advice

Content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, professional, or regulatory advice. Where any content on this Website conflicts with the Civil Aviation Act, Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs), or any other applicable law or regulation, the official legal text shall prevail. Users should verify current regulatory requirements directly with NCAA before relying on information published here for compliance purposes.

4. Permitted Use

You may access and use this Website for lawful purposes, including to:

• View information about NCAA's regulatory functions, publications, and news
• Download forms, guidance materials, and publicly available documents
• Submit applications, enquiries, or complaints through official channels provided on the Website
• Access online services made available to registered users, where applicable

5. Prohibited Conduct

When using this Website, you must not:

• Use the Website in any way that breaches applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, servers, or any systems or networks connected to it
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful or technologically damaging material
• Use any automated system (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Website without our prior written consent
• Impersonate NCAA, its officials, or any other person, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form, application, or online service
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the Website in contravention of these Terms
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website or any transaction being conducted on it

6. Online Services, Applications, and Accounts

Certain services on this Website (such as licensing, certification, or permit applications) may require you to register for an account or submit personal and organisational data. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account

NCAA reserves the right to suspend or reject any application or account where information provided is found to be false, incomplete, or fraudulent, without prejudice to any regulatory or legal action that may follow.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, the NCAA name and crest, publications, and design elements, is the property of NCAA or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including the Copyright Act and the Trade Marks Act of Nigeria.

You may view, download, and print content from this Website for personal, non-commercial, or official regulatory reference purposes only. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from this content for commercial purposes without NCAA's prior written permission.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

This Website may contain links to third-party websites (such as other government agencies, ICAO, or industry partners) for convenience. These links do not constitute an endorsement by NCAA of the content, products, or services offered on those sites. NCAA has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Access to any linked website is at your own risk.

9. Accuracy of Information

NCAA takes reasonable steps to ensure that information published on this Website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not warrant that all content is complete, error-free, or current at all times. Regulatory requirements, fees, schedules, and contact information may change; users should confirm critical information directly with the relevant NCAA department before relying on it.

10. Availability of the Website

We aim to keep this Website available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. The Website may be unavailable at times due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. NCAA reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website, temporarily or permanently, without notice.

11. Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, NCAA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Website, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or business opportunity, even where NCAA has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable Nigerian law.

13. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NCAA, its officials, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of this Website.

14. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Statement and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect, use, and protect personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nigeria.

16. Changes to These Terms

NCAA may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Changes take effect immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised.

17. Suspension and Termination of Access

NCAA reserves the right, without notice, to suspend or terminate your access to this Website or any online service, in whole or in part, where we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms or engaged in unlawful or fraudulent conduct.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact: