By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Ministry of Finance has released N50 billion to the FCT to finance ongoing capital projects. The amount, according to the minister, is 50 per cent of FCT’s N100 billion 2023 supplementary budget, approvedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing infrastructure, inclusive growth, and sustainable environment, conducive for economic empowerment and social well-being of FCT residents in 2024.Wike said in a New Year message in Abuja on Monday, that the resolve is embedded in the Renewed HopeContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Federal Government has announced a planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge from 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made the announcement on Thursday in a statement. KeshaContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Social Investment Programme Agency (N-SIPA) says it is working assiduously to integrate and harmonise the data of all beneficiaries of its programme. The agency’s National Coordinator, Halima Shehu, stated this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Shehu made the clarification when she paid aContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu is already taking measures to address the challenges brought about by the bold reforms introduced by the administration in all sectors of the economy. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has elected its first female President, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, in the 65 years of its existence. The outgoing President of the Society, Mr Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, made this known at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja. The NSE also elected otherContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of Alhaji Mustapha Mukhtar, the late Waziri of Borno. Shettima was accompanied by the Deputy Governor of Borno, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, Sen. Kaka Shehu-Lawan, some members of the National Assembly and Chieftains of theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disbursed N4.7 billion to the six Area Councils, primary school teachers and pension scheme, as statutory allocation for the month of November 2023. FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud presided over the 184th Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC)Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has floated a platform for interactions with retired directors to tap into their knowledge and experience as part of initiatives to reposition the Administration. FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, said during the inaugural meeting with the retired senior citizens onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has called on Nigerians to extend a hand of love and provide warmth to the elderly and the less privileged in the society all year round. Mahmoud made the call during the inauguration of the RenewedContinue Reading
