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AMAC chair hands over amenities to communities

As part of measures to promote inclusive governance and sustainable development, the authorities of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, have handed over some newly constructed social amenities to host communities across the political wards in the council. 

Some of the completed project [...]

Candido budgets N8.2bn for 2019, capital projects top

The chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Hon. Abdullahi Candido, has presented the council's 2019 budget proposal in the tune of N8.257 billion.

The total amount in the 2019 appropriation bill tagged: "Budget of Hope", represents a nominal decrease of two percent of the p [...]

Group backs APC FCT senatorial candidate

The Nigerian Youth Organisation, NYO FCT Chapter, has said the group will liaise with all the indigenous and non-indigenous ethnic groups to mobilize support for the All Progressives Congress senatorial candidate, Hon. Zaphaniah Jisalo, for 2019. 

Chairman of the group, Comrade Israel Opal [...]

Buhari solidarity group calls on women to vote wisely

Buhari/Osinbajo solidarity group, Noble Women Movement for Buhari and Osinbajo, NWM4BO, has called on women and youths nationwide to cast their vote wisely as 2019 presidential election draws near. 

The group said a vote for Buhari and Osinbajo will secure the future of their children, str [...]

Yuletide: Helpline provide health insurance for 500 widows

No fewer than 500 widows from the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory will benefit from Helpline Foundation for the Needy insurance scheme. 

The insurance scheme, launched weekend, is a partnership with the FCT Health Insurance Scheme, FHIS. 

President of the fou [...]

Candido commissions microfinance bank

As part of efforts to boost small scale businesses, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Hon. Adamu Candido, last week commissioned the AMAC microfinance bank. 

He said that the objective of the financial institution is to open a new door of opportunities to th [...]

AMAC chair unveils roadmap for sustainable dev’t

Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Hon. Adamu Candido, has unveiled a roadmap for sustainable development christened the "Next Chapter", aimed at increasing transformation through accelerated inclusive development. 

Candido while unveiling the Next Chapter, last week, [...]

NAWOJ inaugurates 101 Legend Awards

National President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Omowole, has said that the Legend 101 award being organised by the association was aimed at recognising women.

Speaking in Abuja, she said that award, which is slated for next year is part of activities to [...]