Editor/Assistant Chief Correspondent,
FCT Correspondent,
NAN Abuja.
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Federal Government says it is prioritising land administration reforms to expand access to affordable housing for low-income earners and informal workers across the country. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, stated this on Thursday during the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Federal Government has released the results of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), with 10 candidates emerging as the highest scorers after each recorded 202 out of the maximum obtainable 210 marks. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, announced the results duringContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu has described the Abuja City Walk, a 250-hectare mixed-use urban mega project as “a window to a multi-billion-dollar future” for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the remarks while unveiling the city walk’s Sales Office and ExperienceContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N2.550 trillion among the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils for the month of June. Mr Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), said this inContinue Reading
By Grace Abe The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has nominated the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mrs Hulayat Omidiran, as its first National Matron. SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin announced the nomination when he and other members of the National Executive Committee visited Omidiran in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu says his administration is building the dignity of judicial officers to achieve true judicial independence in the country. Tinubu stated this on Wednesday, while inaugurating 20-housing units, constructed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for FCT High Court judges, in Judges’ Quarters, Katampe,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu has called for a stronger engineering regulatory framework to safeguard lives, improve infrastructure quality and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s engineering sector. Tinubu said this on Tuesday at the opening of the 34th Engineering Assembly of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering inContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Plateau State Ministry of Health has commenced its 2026 Joint Annual Review to assess progress, share expertise and identify strategies for improving healthcare delivery across the state, with key stakeholders participating in deliberations. Dr Nicholas Ba’amlong, the Commissioner for Health, said on Wednesday in Jos thatContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed eight rabies cases and two deaths in the territory, urging residents to vaccinate their dogs and cats to curb the virus’ spread. The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the FCTA confirmed the rabies outbreak to the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service says the current operational framework of the fire router system is undergoing comprehensive administrative and technical review for possible upgrade to improve efficiency. The Director of the service, ACG Zaccheaus Adebayo disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday.Continue Reading
