By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) has commenced a school greening and tree planting campaign across primary and junior secondary schools in the FCT. The campaign was inaugurated on Monday, at Junior Secondary School, Bako, Kwali Area Council. The acting Executive Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Grace Abe The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has taken steps to develop practical strategies towards strengthening border security, promoting resilience and cross border cooperation. The Director-General, Mr Adamu Adaji stated this at a one-day high-level workshop on border security in Abuja on Monday. Adaji said that the goal wasContinue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta The former Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Rimingado, has called for stronger legislation and effective regulation to tackle the menace of fake news and misinformation in Nigeria. Magaji, who is a legal practitioner, made the call during an interview withContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Mr Mukhtar Akoshile, Vice President, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has urged Nigerian youths to support the implementation of state policing, saying it is crucial to addressing prevailing security challenges. Akoshile, who also serves as the Deputy Director of the City Boy Movement (FCT), made theContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to strengthen security and improve the welfare of students across the country. The association made the call on Friday during a nationwide Democracy Day Walk held simultaneously in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Imo, KanoContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Revenue Taskforce says it will commence a comprehensive routine enforcement operation across all business premises within the council. The Chairman of the taskforce, Mr Musa Aliyu, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, warned that all defaulters wouldContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike says history will be kind to President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing transformation of FCT satellite towns. Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday, during the inauguration of the full-scope development of FCT Highway 105, fromContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has called for improved access to finance, and stronger institutional support for women social entrepreneurs in basic and senior secondary education. Mahmoud, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, FCT Education Secretariat, Mrs Joy Okeke, made theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu says his administration remains determined to transform Abuja into a model capital city with vigorous planned urban development. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, while inaugurating Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), from Life Camp Junction toContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Julius Berger Nig. Plc has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for his visionary leadership and infrastructural transformation in the FCT. Its Managing Director, Dr Peer Lubasch, gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday at the inauguration of Arterial Road N5Continue Reading
