In order to uphold passenger safety standards, Air Peace – Nigeria’s largest indigenous airline has announced the immediate suspension of all its flights across the country.
Effective Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the suspension comes in response to an ongoing strike by the workers of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which has led to the disruption of essential weather reporting services at airports nationwide.
All domestic routes grounded until further notice.
The strike by NiMet staff is undermining issuance of Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather (CNH) reports.
According to Air Peace, without real‐time weather data, safe takeoffs and landings cannot be guaranteed adding that affected travelers will be contacted to reschedule and offered alternative arrangements.

Why CNH Reports Matter

The CNH (Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather) report is a critical, minute‐by‐minute update on severe weather phenomena—such as thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and low visibility—that can threaten aviation safety.
During Nigeria’s peak rainy season, frequent storms and sudden weather shifts make these reports indispensable for
Pilot Decision‐Making thereby enabling crews to assess runway conditions and approach strategies.
It also allows controllers to sequence landings and manage airborne holds.
Ground Operations: Guiding ramp crews in safe passenger embarkation and baggage handling under adverse conditions. Without the CNH feed from NiMet, both cockpit and control‐tower teams are effectively “flying blind,” a risk Air Peace’s management deemed unacceptable.
Early April 2025 NiMet staff initiate industrial action over unresolved negotiations on pay and working conditions.