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FCTA adopts measures to protect elderly people from abuse

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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

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FCTA Director, Others Allegedly Face Land Fraud Arraignment June 23

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An Abuja High Court sitting in Garki has fixed June 23, 2025, for the arraignment of the Director of Investigations and Prosecution at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Joseph Eriki, over his alleged involvement in a multi-million naira land fraud scandal. The court session on Tuesday also saw the adjournment of plea hearings for […]

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FCTA shuts two water plants, begins rationing amid repairs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has shut down two of its four major water treatment plants in Abuja, initiating a two-week water rationing programme due to ongoing rehabilitation works. This has resulted in partial disruption of water supply to the Abuja city centre and surrounding satellite towns. The FCT Minister, Nyesom […]

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FCTA debunks viral voice note on religious indoctrination in schools

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has firmly refuted a viral voice note circulating in Hausa, which falsely alleges that students in FCT schools are being indoctrinated into a particular religion against their will. The Education Secretariat described the message as “misleading and malicious,” warning the public to disregard its claims

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Revoked properties: FCTA seals Access Bank, FIRS, Total Filling Station

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) yesterday launched a sweeping enforcement operation that led to the sealing of Access Bank, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Ibro Hotel, Total Energy, and the Wadata Plaza building occupied by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. The action follows the revocation of over 4,700 titles

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FCTA prioritizes water for satellite towns, allocates N140bn to Education

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong As part of a renewed commitment to infrastructure development in the nation’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is intensifying efforts to expand access to clean water across Abuja’s satellite towns. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this while addressing journalists during an inspection of ongoing projects in Abuja,

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FCTA to demolish 10 duplexes on green areas in Wumba

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to demolish no fewer than ten duplexes illegally erected on designated green areas in Wumba District, Abuja. The affected buildings, currently at various stages of construction, were marked for demolition following findings that they encroached on land reserved for the development of a

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FCTA crushes 601 motorcycles in Abuja over traffic, security violations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through its Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), yesterday destroyed 601 seized motorcycles in Abuja, due to various traffic violations. During the operation, the Mandate Secretary for Transport, Elechi Chinedum, explained to journalists that the action was in line with FCT regulations. He emphasized

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FCTA, JICA partner to train veterinary doctors in modern abattoir management

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is partnering with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to train veterinary doctors in modern abattoir management, as part of efforts to upgrade veterinary services and align with global best practices. This was disclosed during a meeting between the Mandate Secretary of the Agriculture and

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Lombardy, FCTA partnership to birth Vocational Training Centre, agric devt in Abuja

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Lombardy Regional Government of Italy have agreed to collaborate on vocational education and agricultural development, paving the way for the establishment of a vocational training centre in Abuja and the facilitation of youth training in Lombardy. According to a statement signed by the Senior

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FCTA bus terminals to revolutionize transportation, boost security in Abuja

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 February 2025 0

…create over 3,000 jobs for residents By Ukpono Ukpong With the imminent completion of the ongoing construction of three modern bus terminals by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Abuja residents and transport operators alike are optimistic that by streamlining the city’s transport system,

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FCTA approves N40.9bn for infrastructure, security, asset protection

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 February 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved a total of N40.9 billion for critical infrastructure projects, security improvements, and asset insurance across the FCT, with a major focus on satellite towns. The approvals were made during the first FCT Executive Committee meeting of 2025, chaired by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Key […]

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FCTA inaugurates National Health Fellows Selection Committee

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 February 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong In line with the federal government’s efforts to recruit Health Fellows nationwide, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through its Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), has inaugurated the FCT National Health Fellows Selection Committee. In January 2025, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof.

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FCT now generates over ₦25bn in revenue monthly, from N9bn – Wike

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…surpasses ₦40bn revenue in December 2024 By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has recorded a significant increase in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), now exceeding ₦25 billion monthly. This marks a substantial rise from the ₦9 billion previously generated before the current administration, led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, assumed

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FCTA to charge vandals of public infrastructures with economic sabotage

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 January 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has announced plans to henceforth charge vandals arrested for destroying public infrastructure within the nation’s capital to court for economic sabotage. This was one of the outcomes of the first security meeting for 2025, held yesterday in Abuja and chaired by the FCT Minister Barr. Ezenwo […]

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Land Title: I am not indebted to FCTA, says HoR Speaker Abbas

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives,Rep Tanudeen Abbas has said he doesn’t owe the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA any money over land title as speculated in the electronic and print media. There had been reported debt owed the FCTA by some individuals to the effect that the FCTA, revoked land titles […]

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FCTA: Revamping core governance for staff recognition and patriotism renewal

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The civil service, often regarded as the engine room of government, has upheld institutional knowledge and policies throughout the years as stakeholders continually explore ways to maintain this crucial sector for the country’s smooth operation. One effective measure involves adjusting the reward system to motivate the operators of this engine – the

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FCTA workers laud Tinubu for reversing Permanent Secretary’s posting

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 January 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Bola Tinubu has received commendations for cancelling posting of a new Permanent Secretary to the Federal Capital Territory Ad ministration (FCTA). FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has also been joined in for praises for his role in the quick and sensitive intervention culminating into reversal of the posting, described as “uncalled for, […]

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Group Passes Vote Of Confidence On FCTA Director-development Control

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 November 2023 0

A group, Presidential Support Group has passed a vote of confidence on the director of the Department of Development Control at Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA, Mukhtar Galadima. The group during an occasion in Abuja also marked the conferment of the Most Distinguished Public Service Award on Galadima for his outstanding contributions to the development […]

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FCTA warns against using its social development secretariat as drinking joint

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 November 2023 0

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned against the use of the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture complex in Garki, Abuja, as a drinking joint by shop owners. Mr Ibrahim Masari, Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat, FCTA, gave the warning during an emergency meeting with business operators and shop owners at the […]