Nigeria, April 16 -- The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday, announced that it has suspended three private jet owners for carrying out commercial flight operations.

The development was made known by the NCAA Acting Director, Chris Najomo, in a statement posted on the official X handle of the authority.

He said the use of private jets for commercial purposes prompted the Aviation minister, Festus Keyamo, to issue directives for the cessation of such acts.

Mr Najomo said the NCAA has earlier issued a stern warning to holders of the permit for non-commercial flights (PNCF) against engaging in the carriage of passenger cargo.

He explained that the NCAA deployed its officials to monitor the activities of private jets at t...