FCTA repositioning workforce in line with global digital trend – Director

  By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is repositioning its workforce in line with global trend through digitisation of governance and service delivery. Dr Jummai Ahmadu, acting Director, Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Department, FCTA, stated this in Abuja on Thursday during a one-day InnovationContinue Reading

Brain Drain: FG to strengthen rehabilitation workforce, services to achieve UHC

  By Justina Auta Prof. Muhammad Pate, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, said rehabilitation workforce and services would be strengthened to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to reduce brain drain in the health sector. Pate, represented by Dr Okpikpi Okpako, the Director, Regulatory Bodies and Professional Schools Division,Continue Reading

CSOs advocate scale-up, access to health insurance for vulnerable, poor

By Justina Auta The Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has urged stakeholders to scale up and extend the National Health Insurance programme to other citizens particularly the poor and most vulnerable in the society. Mr Nathaniel Salifu, FCT Coordinator for the control of Tuberculosis, made theContinue Reading

FCTA demolishes alleged vehicle papers forgery hub in Mabushi

  By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished a mini market allegedly being used in publishing forged vehicle papers and other documents. The market, located in Mabushi, opposite the headquarters of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), FCTA, was demolished on Wednesday, by the DepartmentContinue Reading

Stakeholders seek deliberate action to increase women’s participation in politics

  By Angela Atabo Stakeholders have called for a deliberate action towards increasing women’s participation in politics, through the reintroduction of gender bills. The stakeholders made the call in Abuja, during a National Conference on women political participation in Nigeria. the conference was organised by UN Women in collaboration withContinue Reading

Judges’ accommodation: Wike directs FCDA to provide infrastructure in Katampe, Jabi

  By Philip Yatai The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, has directed the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), to provide infrastructure in the area earmarked for the construction of residential buildings for judges in Katampe District, Abuja. The minister also directed FCDA to provide infrastructure, particularly roads in the areaContinue Reading