By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration has begun the procurement processes for drones to boost the security architecture of the territory. Wike disclosed this when the Consul-General of the Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria, Mr Endre Deri visitedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The World Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, Federal Capital Territory Protect Implementation Unit, has procured tractors to boost agricultural production in Kwali Area Council of the territory. Mr Lawan Geidam, Mandate Secretary, Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat, FCT Administration, disclosed this during engagementContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has reached an advanced stage in the processing of entry visa for the 2024 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman, NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, said this at the Maiden Stakeholders Summit on Nigeria’s Hajj and UmrahContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) says plans are underway to repatriate Nigerian refugees in Chad and Cameroon, who wish to return. Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner, NCFRMI, stated this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. Ahmed explained thatContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, has threatened to blacklist contractors executing streetlight projects, who failed to meet the contract terms. The coordinator of the council, Mr Felix Obuah, gave the warning, while briefing newsmen on the state of streetlight projectsContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the just concluded International Development Association (IDA21) Summit, held in Nairobi, Kenya. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has urged the House of Representatives to translate the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021 to tangible benefits for Nigerians. Wike stated this at a two-day retreat, organised by Members of the HouseContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration is open to partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), on teachers’ training. Wike stated this when the Chief Representative of JICA in Nigeria, Mr Yuzurio Susumu, visited him in AbujaContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Yiaga Africa, an NGO, says its national debate competition will provide a unique platform for students across universities in Nigeria to articulate their vision for the nation of their dreams. Mrs Antonia Onda, Senior Programme Officer, Yiaga Africa, made this known at the South WestContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved emergency work on Dogon Gida box culvert which is on the verge of collapse. Mr Felix Abuah, the Coordinator Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), stated this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
