FCTA terminates services of taxi ranks, terminal operators

  By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has terminated the services of the operators of taxi ranks and terminals for failing all terms and conditions of their engagement. The Mandate Secretary, Transportation Secretariat, FCTA, Mr Ubokutom Nyah, announced the termination during a stakeholders’ meeting with the terminalsContinue Reading

Cuba partners FCTA to eradicate malaria

  By Philip Yatai The Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Miriam Palmero has expressed her country’s readiness to partner with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), to eradicate malaria in the federal capital, Abuja. Palmero disclosed this when she visited the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike in his office inContinue Reading

Stakeholders seek improved gender inclusion in workplaces

  By Philip Yatai Stakeholders have advocated for increased awareness and support toward adequate gender representation in workplaces and to bridge the gap in women representation in the management position. The stakeholders further stressed the need for concerted efforts to foster an inclusive working environment that recognises the rights ofContinue Reading

Antibiotics misuse in animals breeds resistance in humans, says expert

  By Blessing Odega Dr Sipak Shase-et, Plateau’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), says that antibiotics misuse in animals is detrimental to humans as it causes antibiotics resistance. Shase-et said this at the 2023 World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness week, with the theme “Preventing AMR together”. The CVO explained that whenContinue Reading