Fct News

STDD executes over N19bn projects in two years

The Satellite Towns Development Department, STDD, has revealed that the department in two years spent over N19 billion for the constructing and rehabilitation of rural projects in the Federal Capital Territory. 

Also, the department said that the much awaited Apo-Karshi road has only about [...]

Journalists advocate establishment of Abuja indigenes bureau

Journalists under the aegis of FCT Press Corps have urged the FCT Administration to establish a bureau for indigenes similar to the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC to cater for the needs of the original inhabitants of the FCT. 

This was contained in a communique issued at the end [...]

Bello tasks area councils on primary healthcare

The immediate past minister of Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, has urged area council chairman in the territory to double efforts in providing primary healthcare, sanitation and education to people of their council to bridge gaps between those living in city centre and satellite towns [...]

…Hands over amidst accolades

The immediate past FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has formally handed over the reins of authority of the FCT Administration to the permanent secretary, Sir Christian Ohaa. 

The well attended ceremony which took place at the official residence of the minister was performed amidst accol [...]

FCT perm sec hails Korea educational support

The permanent secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has expressed the appreciation of the people of the FCT to the Government of the Republic of Korea for its contribution to the educational development of the territory. 

Ohaa gave the commendation at the [...]

Helpline advocates early, holistic girl-child dev’t

An Abuja based non-governmental organisation, Helpline Foundation for the Needy, has called for a holistic and early development of the girl-child to make her strong and independent. 

President of the foundation, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, made the call while speaking at the plenary of 2019 Voice o [...]

FRSC begins Sallah patrol along Abuja/Lokoja road

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has said that it has begun special Sallah patrol along the Abuja/Lokoja corridor. 

The unit commanding officer incharge of Yangogi in Kwali area council, Aminu Shuaibu, made this known on Friday in a chat with The Abuja Inquirer, while tasking the motor [...]

Uniabuja organises lecture on good governance at grassroots

The Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Abuja, has recently held its second quarterly development forum with a theme "local government restructuring, corruption and governance in Nigeria." 

Speaking at the event, the lead discussant and Coun [...]