Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have intensified their call for the immediate settlement of long-standing salary arrears and allowances, citing severe economic hardship. On February 5, 2026, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, reiterated that the ongoing industrial action in the nation’s capital remains a direct consequence of the […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged persons from the streets of Abuja between July 2025 and January 2026. The disclosure was made by Ukachi Adebayo, head of enforcement at the FCT Social Development Secretariat (SDS), during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]
As part of a renewed revenue drive to fund ongoing projects in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has announced that it will begin revocation and sealing of properties over unpaid ground rents, Certificates of Occupancy and land use conversion fees from next week. The decision was disclosed after the first FCTA […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commended enforcement actions on a total of 1,095 property titles in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that were revoked over non-payment of Ground Rent, Certificate of Occupancy (C-OF-O) bill and Penalty/Violation fee and Land Use Conversion fee. The 1,095 are property titles in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse […]
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security in rural and border communities, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that the 12 new divisional police stations under construction across the six area councils is 90% completed and would be commissioned soon. The initiative, driven by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is aimed at […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned that schools within the territory that refuse to comply with child immunization requirements will face sanctions under the Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, gave the warning during a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, emphasizing […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday demolished a cashew plantation in Kpaduma III/Kobi, Asokoro, identified as a suspected hideout for kidnappers while unveiling plans to deploy drones and other surveillance tools across forests in Abuja to curb insecurity. The demolition followed a recent armed encounter on September 15, 2025, when police operatives clashed […]
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has appointed Nancy Sabanti Nathan as the acting head of service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The appointment follows the death of Grace Adayilo, the former head of service, last week. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked all park allocations in Abuja, citing widespread violations of policies guiding their use. Sequel to this, all park operators have now been directed to resubmit their documents for fresh screening and possible reallocation. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, the Director, Department of Development Control, Murktar Galadima, […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has elevated 49 Deputy Directors to the rank of Director across various departments, moving them from Grade Level 16 to 17. The development followed the approval of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for the release of results of the first-ever Computer-Based Promotion Examination conducted on Tuesday, August 12, at […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has demolished more than 1,000 shacks and illegal structures obstructing a major road corridor in Karsana, near Bunkoro District in Gwarinpa. Muktar Galadima, Director of Development Control, disclosed this on Monday during a citywide sanitation exercise carried out by the FCTA joint task force. He said the […]
A group of indigenous contractors on Monday stormed the gate of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over alleged unpaid debts running into ₦5.2 billion. The contractors, who said they executed various emergency and maintenance jobs, insisted that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, must address their grievances. Speaking with journalists, the protesting contractors […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken delivery of four CNG-diesel hybrid buses from the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to enhance public transportation in Abuja. The buses, each with a 50-seater capacity, were officially handed over in Abuja on Thursday, a move the FCTA says aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has dismissed a trending video alleging its officials destroyed a public park in Abuja, insisting only illegal makeshift structures were removed during an ongoing city sanitation exercise. The exercise, which is part of a wider security directive from the FCT Security Council, targeted identified hotspots notorious for harbouring hoodlums, […]
Oluremi Tinubu, first lady of Nigeria, has donated 10 tuberculosis (TB) molecular diagnostic machines and pledged an additional N1 billion to support the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in its fight against the disease. The donation, made under her Renewed Hope Initiative, was commissioned during a ceremony at Dutsen Makaranta Primary Health Centre, Abuja. Represented […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched an emergency waste evacuation exercise in Karu and Nyanya to avert a sanitation crisis following the expiration of waste management contracts. The contracts, which expired in April 2025, left refuse to pile up in parts of the satellite towns. With new contractors yet to be mobilised, the […]
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to commence mandatory hepatitis screening for food vendors operating in the nation’s capital. The screening exercise, which will target food handlers in restaurants, markets, bakeries, and canteens, is aimed at curbing the spread of hepatitis and reinforcing food safety in Abuja. This was disclosed in a goodwill […]
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has cleared a backlog of N4 billion in unpaid health insurance claims under the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS), unlocking access to improved healthcare for vulnerable residents. The payments, covering capitation and fee-for-service claims from 2022 to 2024, were fully disbursed between last year and this […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the formation of vetting committees to sanitise land administration in Abuja. The committees will focus on the sale of federal government houses, titling of designated park plots, and the management of related land parcels. Chijioke Nwankwoeze, FCT director of land administration, inaugurated the panels in his office […]
By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting elderly citizens from various forms of abuse, including neglect, physical, emotional, and financial abuse within the territory. This assurance was given by the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, in commemoration of […]