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FCTA to pull down major structures in Asokoro

As the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, is set to restore all green areas of Abuja, there are strong indications that several intimidating structures along Hassan Katsina street along the green belt of Asokoro District of Abuja and other similar cases in the FCT risk demolition. 

FCTA trains staff to take over Abuja lightrail from Chinese firm

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has commenced series of intensive technical training for its staff, who are integral part of Abuja Rail Mass Transit operations team. 

Our correspondent reports that the training is part of arrangements for full takeover of the management [...]

3 FCT schools get reward for emerging top in nat quiz

The FCT flag was lifted high when three of its Junior Schools from FCT Universal Basic Education Board received various cash reward as they emerged the overall winner, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up respectively in a recent National Children Quiz Competition held in FCT.

The three schools are [...]

2 traffic wardens dismissed for killing NSCDC officer

The Nigeria Police has dismissed Idoko Sunday and Katdel Dabit, for allegedly involved in the death of an Assistant Superintendent of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, ASC Ogar Jumbo Ochigbo, on March 20, 2019. 

In a statement by Force Public Relations Offi [...]

Bello charges FCT residents to pray for smooth transition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello has called on the Christian faithful and other residents of the territory to use the occasion of Easter celebrations to pray for peace and smooth transition. 

The minister said the need to pray for unity is especially signific [...]

FCDA expresses determination to deliver world class buildings

 The Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, has said that it would continue to ensure the delivery of world class public and private buildings with exquisite interior and exterior ambiance expected for healthy living. 

Executive Secretary, FCDA, Engr. Umar Jibrin, gave this assu [...]

2019 HAJJ: FCT MPWB holds pre-hajj workshop for officials

The Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abuja is to organize a one day workshop for its staff as well as stakeholders for the success of this year’s hajj exercise. 

Director of the board, Malam Muhammad Bashir disclosed this to members of staff of the board on th [...]

Uniabuja NASU elects new officials

It was a happy moment for the staff of University of Abuja who voted massively for Comrade Nasiru Okolo to emerge as the new chapter chairman of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities, NASU

Speaking to journalists after winning the keenly contested election, Okolo assured members of the u [...]