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By Naomi Sharang Rep. Adamu Tanko (PDP-Niger State) has said that tackling “Japa Syndrome” will entail getting Nigerians already resident abroad to contribute to Nigeria’s ailing economy. He made this known at an empowerment programme he organised to mark his 100 Days in office held at the Suleja Township Stadium,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned former owners of 165 revoked lands in the FCT to stay clear of the properties or be prosecuted. The Director, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, gave the warning in Abuja, when his team foiled an attempt byContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has urged indigenes of the state working in the federal service and living in the FCT to be diligent in the discharge of their roles. He gave the advice in Abuja when he met with Plateau indigenes who are on the DirectorateContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will strengthen synergy with agricultural research institutes to revitalise the agricultural sector in the FCT. Mr Lawan Geidam, Mandate Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, FCTA, stated this during a visit to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, on Friday in Abuja, reassured residents of the territory of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to make Nigeria work for all. Wike gave the assurance while inaugurating Mr Ibrahim Aminu as the Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat of the FCT Administration.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration would partner with the Republic of Italy on sustainable city tourism and agricultural development. Wike said this when the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stefano Leo, visited him in his office inContinue Reading
Philip Yatai The Joint Task Force of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday crushed more than 470 motorcycles impounded for operating illegally in the capital city, Abuja. The motorcycles were impounded by the taskforce during an operation that began from the Carwash Bus Stop, Lugbe, through Gosa, BillContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has sacked heads of 21 parastatals, agencies and government companies of the FCT Administration. Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister, disclosed this in a press statement in Abuja on Wednesday. Ogunleye identifiedContinue Reading
By Patience Yakubu A Kaduna-based NGO, Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI) has empowered 50 adolescent girls with digital skills and access to virtual learning as supplementary education platform in Kaduna state. The founder and Programme Director, EWEI, Mrs Safiya Ibn-Garba said that the girls were empowered under the NGO’sContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, says a six-man committee has been set up to resolve the lingering dispute between local government employees and the six Area Councils in the FCT. Wike stated this while addressing newsmen after a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the NigeriaContinue Reading
