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NIGER REPUBLIC BAN FLIGHT FROM NIGERIA

Niger republic has banned flights taking off or going to Nigeria from using her airspace. This restriction took effect from 6th of February 2024. In a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the country’s airspace management authority, it reiterated that flights from Nigeria would not be allowed to land in Niger Republic. However, it clarified that this restriction does not apply to commercial flights passing over Nigerien airspace without making a landing. The NOTAM stated that the country’s airspace “is open to all national and international commercial flights from ground to unlimited except for flights to or from Nigeria.” “This restriction does not affect commercial flights that fly over Nigerien airspace without landing here.  However, it is recalled that ADB-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) or Radar transponders (for surveillance and communication) must remain on for any flight taking place in the Niger Republic airspace,” “On the other hand, the Niger Republic Airspace