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
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the investigation of senior civil servants responsible for granting illegal approvals, authorising the use of green areas as car dealership lots in FCT. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications andContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed commitment to transforming Abuja’s infrastructure, with major road projects targeted for completion by December 2026 and early January 2027. Wike gave the assurance in Abuja on Tuesday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of the Inner SouthernContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has directed the FCT Department of Development Control to immediately demolish all structures built on water channels and right-of-way zones across the territory. Wike, who gave the directive while briefing newsmen after inspecting the flood-affected areasContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Ali M. Ali, has commended the agency’s outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Mr Mufutau Ojo, for his diligence and commitment to the journalism profession. Ali gave the commendation on Monday at a send-off ceremony organised in honour of Ojo atContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has called for stronger professional advocacy and greater policy influence by builders and other built-environment professionals to address Nigeria’s housing deficit. President of the NIOB, Daniel Kolade, made the call on Monday ahead of the 56th Builders’ Conference andContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has taken steps to address flooding affecting some parts of Abuja. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Okayinka was reacting to comments creditedContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC), Rev. Olusola Idowu, has urged leaders to make personal sacrifices and embrace selfless service for the nation in the discharge of their duties. Idowu made the call during the 65th birthday and retirement service of his predecessor,Continue Reading
