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FCDA assures of peaceful election in Abuja, environs

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana Ahead of next Saturday’s Presidential election, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCDA) has assured Abuja residents that the election will be free, fair, and peaceful in the nation’s capital. FCTA Permanent Secretary, Adesola Olusade stated this when he

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A’Court stops FCDA, 2 developers from encroaching Lugbe 1 Extension Layout, FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2022 0

By Andrew Orolua The Court of Appeal Abuja Division, on Tuesday, dismissed the appeal filed by Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, and two Estate developers over ownership of parcel of land at Lugbe 1 Extension Layout, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Appellants – Federal Capital Development Authority, River Plate Estate (Jonah Capital Nigeria Ltd and

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Audit Query: Reps C’ttee probes FCDA over non-remittance for 7 years

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2022 0

By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has commenced investigations into the financial activities of the Federal Capital Development Authority, (FCDA) following queries raised against it by office of the Auditor General of the federation for non-rendition of financial Accounts in seven years running as required by law of the Federation. […]

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FCDA levels Abuja houses, allegedly with no prior notice

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2021 0

Building owners in Gyadna, a community in the Abuja Metropolitan Area Council lamented as The Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA, demolished two residential buildings and three churches. Allegedly, owners were not informed of the demolition by FCDA officials who were accompanied by armed policemen at around 2 PM on Tuesday. Some were out to get […]

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Aprehension as FCDA threatens to shut Glo offices over N1.3bn debt

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2021 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), has threatened to seal all Globacom Nigeria Limited offices in Abuja over non-payment of over N1.3 billion telecommunication duct debt. Accordingly, the Authority has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the telecom to comply with the payment or risk business and switch premises being sealed up. Addressing […]

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CBN to end diary products importation through partnership with FCDA, states

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday moved to end the importation of milk and other dairy products in the country, through partnership with the Federal Capital Development Administration (FCDA) and the various state governments. The apex bank explained that the partnerships were in the areas of land allocation and guarantee of credits to […]

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Property owner petitions FCT minister over illegal demolition of property

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2018 0

Despite order of the High court of the Federal Capital Territory restraining officials of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) from invading the property of a firm, Obike Industry Limited, some officials of the FCDA yesterday moved in with their bulldozers demolishing part of the property. Obike Industry Limited are owners and operators of the […]

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FCTA/ FCA staff cooperatives accuses EXCO of misappropriating N1.6bn

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2018 0

… EFCC wade’s in, bars accused persons from contesting election As the general election of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority cooperative society, FCDA, draws nearer, members of staff of the government establishment have bemoaned the activities of the outgoing executives, who they have accused of

Features

WUYE ULTRA-MODERN MARKET INFERNO: Jilted Traders Slug It out with FCT in Court

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

  Fourteen years after the Federal Government granted traders who lost their goods to the 2001 inferno at the New Market, Central Area, Abuja, in 2001, AUGUSTINE AMINU reports that the traders are now caught in a legal crossfire with the FCT claim their allocation of shops promised them as compensation. His report.   Hope […]

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I’M Ready for Probe, Says FCT Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2015 0

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed has said that he was ready and available to account for his actions while in office. The said having being in the saddle for five years, he was armed with documents and re­cords to account for his actions in office. Mohammed said this in an in­terview […]