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By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by some critics alleging rising insecurity in some parts of the territory. Wike made the rebuttal while speaking with journalists after he inspected some ongoing projects in Abuja on Thursday. According to him,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of about 30 buildings constructed illegally on Ring Road III corridor at Karsana axis, Abuja. Wike gave the directive in Abuja on Thursday, while inspecting the ongoing construction of Arterial RoadContinue Reading
By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called for increased adoption of alternative payment channels to deepen financial inclusion and accelerate economic development across the country. Hakama Sidi-Ali, the Acting Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department of the CBN, made the call during the 2026 CBNContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has urged FCT residents to vote for President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the call in Abuja on Thursday while inspecting the ongoing construction of the five-kilometre Zaudna-Kaba-Kagini Road. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Federal Government and Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) are set to commission 1,600 bed spaces at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden. The facility represents the first university-level delivery under the National Student Housing Programme (NASHP). Abdul-Mutallab Mukhtar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FHFLContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has resealed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home, Kagini in Kubwa, Abuja, for operating without authorisation. Dr Idris Attah, Director of Child Development in the secretariat who led the operation in Abuja on Wednesday, explainedContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan/ Angela Atabo Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter has called for urgent action to halt the loss of green spaces in the FCT and enforce strict adherence to the Abuja Master Plan. NITP Chairman in the FCT, Ms Queen Phillips, raised theContinue Reading
By Grace Abe and Philip Yatai The Transportation Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has partnered with the National Union of Dispatch Riders and Mail Operators of Nigeria (NUDRMON) to fish out criminal riders. The Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Mr Chinedum Elechi, disclosed this at a meetingContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended the pace of critical roads delivery in Abuja, and expressed the confidence that 10 completed projects will be inaugurated before year-end. Wike stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of Tungan MadakiContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing demolition of structures erected on waterways across the nation’s capital will continue unabated. Wike, who said this after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja on Wednesday, warned that his administration would not back downContinue Reading
