Ibom Air has announced full enforcement of a safety directive by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), banning passengers from placing power banks in overhead bins and reinforcing limits on battery capacity allowed on board.

In a statement signed by its Group Manager, Marketing and Communications, Mrs. Aniekan Essienette, the airline said power banks must be carried in the cabin and kept under the seat, in the seat pocket, or in an accessible carry-on bag. The existing ban on placing them in checked baggage remains.

The directive permits power banks up to 100 watt-hours (Wh) without restriction, while devices between 100Wh and 160Wh require prior airline approval. Any power bank above 160Wh is strictly prohibited on board.

Ibom Air said the measure is aimed at enabling swift response to potential lithium-ion battery overheating or fire incidents, as deliberate measure to ensure passenger and crew safety.