The Republic of Niger has imposed a ban on all commercial and international flights from or going to Nigeria.
The country has also opened its airspace to all national and international commercial flights.
The new directive stipulates that commercial flights passing over Nigerian airspace without landing will not be affected by these restrictions.
However, it is mandatory for all flights operating within Niger’s airspace to have their ADS-B and/or radar transponders operational throughout the duration of the flight.
The circular specifically concerns Niger and Nigeria and does not revoke any existing Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) in force.
This instruction is a countermeasure against a similar reinforced ban placed on all commercial and international flights from Niger to Nigeria.
Nigerians have expressed optimism for a swift resolution, while others highlight the profound impact, particularly since the military assumed control in Niger last July.
