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By Angela Atabo Two groups of persons with disabilities on Monday renewed calls for stronger government action and better coordination to support underrepresented disability clusters. Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) and National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) made the call during a Political Economy and Gender Analysis of Underrepresented GroupsContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Mr Kaboshio Dauda, has described the annual cultural festival of the Asholio people of Moro’a Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State as a platform that contributes to national development. Dauda, the Chairman of the Moro’a Development Association (MDA), Abuja Branch, stated this atContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Federal Government said that the annual Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) has affirmed its reputation as Nigeria’s most prestigious platform for celebrating creativity, talent and the transformative power of storytelling. Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stated this at the closing andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr Mukhtar Galadima as Senior Special Assistant on Development Control and Planning. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications and Social Media, announced the appointment in a statement in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and stakeholders have called for a united effort to combat AIDS in rural communities. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, made the call at the FCT Integrated Symposium to commemorate 2025 World AIDS Day in AbujaContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) says it is promoting science and technology education in basic schools to entrench innovation and entrepreneurship among learners. Acting Executive Chairman of the board, Mr Alhassan Sule, said this on Saturday in Abuja, at the15th Edition of theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has partnered with RCL Safety Centre to strengthen emergency preparedness and resilience in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Acting Director-General of FEMD, Abdulrahman Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday at the 2025 FEMA-RCL Emergency Management Forum themed “Preparedness for theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has urged FCT residents to engage actively in its safety programmes to reduce disasters. The acting Director-General, Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, made the call on Friday in Abuja while highlighting the department’s partnership with RCL Industrial Safety Centre for theContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Gidanwaya chapter, Kaduna State, has commended Gov. Uba Sani for approving the implementation of the 70 per cent CONPCASS/CONTEDNISS improved salary structure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the union had embarked on a strike in SeptemberContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has given property owners who converted their land use without approval, a 14-day ultimatum to pay N5 million violation fee. This directive is contained in a statement by Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the MinisterContinue Reading
