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
By Philip Yatai The National Boundary Commission (NBC), says it has achieved significant results in the resolution of 15 interstates boundary disputes in 2023. Its Director-General, Mr Adamu Adaji, stated this during the Commission’s 2023 end-of-year media parley, on Wednesday in Abuja. Adaji said that the commission has intensifiedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) is to deploy artificial intelligence to facilitate voluntary tax compliance in 2024. The acting Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Haruna Abdullahi, made this known during the FCT-IRS end-of-year media briefing, in Abuja on Wednesday. Abdullahi added thatContinue Reading
By Nana Musa/Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) says it has generated N203.1 billion in from January to date and set N250 billion target for 2024. The acting Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Haruna Abdullahi made this known during the FCT-IRS end-of-year media briefing,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Education Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has constructed 108 classrooms and rehabilitated 277 others in 2023. The Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Dr Danlami Hayyo, said this during the secretariat’s 17th end-of-year media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. Hayyo added thatContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Department of Development Control, FCT Administration, says it is considering relocating part of Nuwalege community, occupying a portion of Presidential Air Fleet, along Airport Road, Abuja. The Director of the department, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, made this known during an engagement with the community members on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have partnered to develop a national disaster risk reduction strategy and action plan to mitigate disasters. The Director-General of NEMA, Mr Mustapha Habib-Ahmed, made this known at a two-day workshop on disaster risk reductionContinue Reading
