Editor/Assistant Chief Correspondent,
FCT Correspondent,
NAN Abuja.
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has banned scavengers from operating in the territory. The Commissioner of Police in FCT, Olatunji Disu announced the ban while briefing newsmen after the FCT Security Committee Meeting in Abuja on Monday. Disu said that the scavengers were allowed to operateContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Residents of Saburi I and II communities in Abuja Municipal Area Council, have described the recently constructed road in the community initiated by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, as a “game changer.” Some of the residents told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged troops to intensify efforts in combating criminal activities across the nation, stressing the importance of pursuing and neutralising threats wherever they may hide. He made the call during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Social and AwardContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Nigeria is set to inaugurate a Master’s programme in International Trade through the support of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, confirmed this when the Nigerian Ambassador to the WTO led aContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Local players are indeed making an impact in Nigeria’s defence production. The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) is a key player in this sector, and it has been working to increase its local manufacturing and production capabilities. In fact, the NigerianContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Airpower has played a significant role in Nigeria’s counterinsurgency operations, particularly in the northeastern part of the country. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been instrumental in providing air support to ground troops, conducting reconnaissance missions, and carrying out airstrikes against terroristContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) By many accounts, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), if properly harnessed, can be a veritable driver of economic growth. Nonetheless, experts say proper regulation is paramount in order to achieve efficiency in PPP arrangements. Recently, the Federal Government directed that all PPP agreements shouldContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration and other related activities in Zamfara, after five years. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake disclosed this at a press briefing on Sunday in Abuja. Alake said the move was made following significant improvementContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said on Friday that free train rides were open to no fewer than 340,000 passengers across the country from Dec. 20, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025. NRC acting Managing Director, Mr Ben Iloanuse, made this known while addressing newsmen after a trainContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), has collected a total of N252.83 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2024. The acting Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Michael Ango, made this known at the 2024 end of year media parley, in Abuja on Thursday. AngoContinue Reading
