In line with the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) redeployment of senior officers aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Esen Paul Efanga has formally assumed office as the 11th Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Training Command (ATC).
NAF Sustains End-of-Year Welfare Engagements to Boost Morale, Operational Effectiveness
In line with the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke’s command philosophy of prioritising personnel welfare and well-being as a force multiplier for operational effectiveness, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained a series of deliberate end-of-year personnel engagements across its formations and operational units.
NAF UAV loses link during Operation FASAN YAMMA mission
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that one of its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) experienced a loss of communication link during a routine counter-insurgency mission under Operation FASAN YAMMA.
NAF Arrests 16 Drug Suspects in Lagos, Hands Them Over to NDLEA
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under the Joint Task Force South West, Operation AWATSE, has arrested 16 suspected drug dealers and recovered assorted narcotics during an intelligence-led operation in Lagos State.
NAF Unveils Information Specialty Badge for Public Relations Directorate
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled a new Information Specialty Badge for personnel of the Directorate of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), in recognition of the critical role of strategic communication professionals in shaping the Force’s narrative and strengthening public trust.
NAF remains alert, resolute against criminals — Air Marshal Aneke
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) remains alert, resolute and fully committed to denying criminal elements any respite, regardless of the time or season.
NAF C-130 aircraft leaves Burkina Faso, arrives Ghana enroute Portugal
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its C-130 aircraft, which earlier made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, has safely departed and arrived in Accra, Ghana, in line with an updated flight plan.
Air Force Chief reaffirms NAF commitment to counter insurgency
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to counter-insurgency operations, internal security and the protection of lives and property during his maiden operational visit to the Air Training Command (ATC) and co-located units in Kaduna.
NAF Boosts ISR Capability with Graduation of New RPA Operators
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its intelligence-led air operations with the graduation of a new batch of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operators following the successful completion of Operational Conversion Training (OCT) 4/2025 at the 233 Wing, 109 Combat Reconnaissance Group (CRG).
NAF Reaffirms Commitment to Public–Private Partnerships as CAS Receives BUA Group
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public–private sector collaboration as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, received a delegation from BUA Group on a courtesy visit to NAF Headquarters on 17 December 2025.