NAF Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/naf/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:35:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 NAF Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/naf/ 32 32 42672738 Ondo Air Crash: NAF Recovers Cockpit Voice Recorder, Part of Black Box https://prnigeria.com/2026/11/06/ondo-air-crash-naf-recovers/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:35:37 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=208674 Ondo Air Crash: NAF Recovers Cockpit Voice Recorder, Part of Black Box The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recovered the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as recovery and investigation operations continue. The Air Force disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, November 6, 2026, by […]

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]]> 208674 NAF to Pay Salaries of Fallen Personnel Until Death Benefits Are Settled https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/28/naf-pay-salaries-fallen/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:49:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207935 NAF to Pay Salaries of Fallen Personnel Until Death Benefits Are Settled The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured the families of personnel who died in the October 5, 2026, aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, that their salaries will continue until their death benefits are fully paid to their next of kin. The assurance […]

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]]> 207935 NAF Trains 13 Personnel in Italy to Boost M-346 Aircraft Maintenance Capability https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/25/naf-trains-personnel-italy/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:53:25 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207676 NAF Trains 13 Personnel in Italy to Boost M-346 Aircraft Maintenance Capability The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced specialised training for 13 personnel in Italy to strengthen its technical capacity to maintain M-346 aircraft and enhance operational readiness. The programme, which began on 13 July 2026, involves four officers and nine airmen and airwomen […]

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]]> 207676 NAF Logs 6,100 Flying Hours, 2,900 Sorties in Aneke’s First Year as Air Chief https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/25/naf-logs-flying-hours/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:59:50 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207654 NAF Logs 6,100 Flying Hours, 2,900 Sorties in Aneke’s First Year as Air Chief The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded more than 6,100 flying hours and 2,900 operational sorties between November 2025 and September 2026 as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, approaches his first anniversary in office on […]

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]]> 207654 NAF Accepts Three Helicopters to Boost Airpower, Operational Readiness https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/23/naf-accepts-three-helicopters/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:48:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207515 NAF Accepts Three Helicopters to Boost Airpower, Operational Readiness The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has formally accepted three AgustaWestland A109 Trekker Type B helicopters as part of ongoing efforts to modernise its fleet, enhance operational readiness and strengthen its airpower capabilities. The helicopters, designated NAF 586, NAF 587 and NAF 588, were formally accepted on […]

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]]> 207515 African Air Force Condoles NAF, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Airpower Leadership https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/19/african-air-force-condoles-naf/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:47:56 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207128 African Air Force Condoles NAF, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Airpower Leadership The Association of African Air Forces (AAAF) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s role in strengthening continental airpower and regional security cooperation while expressing condolences to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the Federal Government and the Nigerian people over the fatal crash involving a NAF ATR aircraft. The Association […]

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]]> 207128 Ondo Air Crash: NAF Assures Igbokoda Community of Public Health, Environmental Assessment https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/15/ondo-air-crash-naf-assures/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:04:49 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=206733 Ondo Air Crash: NAF Assures Igbokoda Community of Public Health, Environmental Assessment The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured residents of Igbokoda in Ondo State of its commitment to addressing environmental concerns arising from an aircraft accident, following reports of an offensive odour and fears of possible environmental contamination in the community. The Air Force […]

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]]> 206733 Ondo Air Crash: NAF, Navy, NSIB Divers Recover More Aircraft Parts https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/14/ondo-air-crash-naf-navy-nsib/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:59:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=206643 Ondo Air Crash: NAF, Navy, NSIB Divers Recover More Aircraft Parts Specialist divers from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) have intensified underwater search and recovery operations at the site of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR 42-500 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The multi-agency teams are sustaining round-the-clock efforts […]

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]]> 206643 NAF Constitutes 12-Member Board to Investigate Ondo Aircraft Crash https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/13/naf-constitutes-member-board/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:18:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=206525 NAF Constitutes 12-Member Board to Investigate Ondo Aircraft Crash The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has constituted a 12-member Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to determine the circumstances and causes of the crash involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The aircraft crashed on October 5, 2026, killing all personnel on board. The […]

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]]> 206525 Ondo Air Crash: Disu Condoles NAF, Reiterates Continuous Police Support https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/09/ondo-air-crash-disu-condoles/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:06:04 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=206064 Ondo Air Crash: Disu Condoles NAF, Reiterates Continuous Police Support The Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Disu, has commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) over the crash of its ATR 42 aircraft, assuring the service of the Nigeria Police Force’s continued support. Disu paid a condolence visit to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air […]

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]]> 206064 NAF helicopter makes precautionary landing in Benue after anti-kidnapping operation https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/08/naf-helicopter-makes/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:15:49 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205920 NAF helicopter makes precautionary landing in Benue after anti-kidnapping operation A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter on Wednesday made a precautionary landing in Benue State after completing a close-air-support mission against suspected kidnappers, the Air Force has said. The incident occurred during an operation in Ogbadigbo Local Government Area, near the Enugu-Benue boundary, where the […]

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]]> 205920 Ondo Crash: NAF Coordinates Multi-Agency    Search, Recovery Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/07/ondo-crash-naf-search/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:59:54 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205843 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued search and recovery operations following the crash involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State.

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]]> 205843 NAF Aircraft Crashes in Ondo with 32 Passengers, Crew Aboard https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/05/naf-aircraft-crashes-ondo/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:02:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205547 NAF Aircraft Crashes in Ondo with 32 Passengers, Crew Aboard An aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, with 32 people reportedly on board. The aircraft, an ATR-42 with registration number NGR 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to […]

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]]> 205547 NAF Commissions 30-Flat Residential Facility Personnel in Makurdi https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/19/naf-commissions-flat/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:43:58 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203796 NAF Commissions 30-Flat Residential Facility Personnel in Makurdi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commissioned a 30-flat residential facility for married non-commissioned officers at NAF Base Makurdi, Benue State, as part of efforts to improve personnel welfare and enhance operational readiness. The facility was commissioned on Friday, September 18, 2026, in furtherance of the Service’s […]

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]]> 203796 NAF Receives 5 New Helicopters to Boost Counter-Terrorism, Anti-Banditry Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/naf-receives-new-helicopters/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203299 NAF Receives 5 New Helicopters to Boost Counter-Terrorism, Anti-Banditry Operations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to modernise the country’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to tackle evolving security threats. The newly acquired platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters […]

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]]> 203299 NAF Boosts Education, Civil-Military Relations With New Teachers’ Quarters in Bayelsa https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/07/naf-boosts-education-civil/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:09:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=202326 NAF Boosts Education, Civil-Military Relations With New Teachers’ Quarters in Bayelsa The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commissioned a special intervention project at Biseni Secondary School in Biseni Clan, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, as part of efforts to strengthen civil-military relations and support community development. The project, commissioned on Saturday, was executed […]

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]]> 202326 NAF Trains 459 Personnel to Bolster Force Protection, Operational Readiness https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/05/naf-trains-personnel-bolster/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:33:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=202121 NAF Trains 459 Personnel to Bolster Force Protection, Operational Readiness The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 459 Regiment personnel trained in specialized force protection operations as part of efforts to strengthen its operational readiness and capacity to respond to evolving national security threats. The graduates comprised 10 officers and 449 airmen and airwomen who […]

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]]> 202121 CAS Tasks Information Officers on Strategic Communication for Operational Success https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/24/cas-tasks-information-officers/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:18:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201000 CAS Tasks Information Officers on Strategic Communication for Operational Success The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has tasked its Information Officers with leveraging strategic communication as an operational capability to enhance mission success and strengthen public confidence in the Service. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, gave the charge while […]

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]]> 201000 Sokoto: NAF Deploys Additional Aircrafts to Bolster Counter-terrorism Operations Across Northwest https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/24/sokoto-naf-deploys-additional/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:18:34 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200984 Sokoto: NAF Deploys Additional Aircrafts to Bolster Counter-terrorism Operations Across Northwest The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its airpower campaign against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities across the North-West, with a strengthened air presence in Sokoto State to support ongoing joint security operations. The move is aimed at sustaining pressure on terrorists […]

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]]> 200984 Gov. Radda Hails NAF for Sustained Air Offensive Against Bandits https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/22/gov-radda-hails-naf-sustained/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:42:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200824 Gov. Radda Hails NAF for Sustained Air Offensive Against Bandits Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has described Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft as among the most feared weapons by terrorists and bandits operating across the North-West. Radda made the remarks on Thursday, August 20, 2026, when the Chief of Operations, NAF, Air Vice […]

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