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FCTA demolishes kidnappers’ hideout, unveils plan for drone surveillance across FCT

Ukpono Ukpong 23 September 2025 0

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

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Wike appoints Nancy Nathan as acting FCTA head of service

Ukpono Ukpong 9 September 2025 0

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 […]

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FCTA revokes all park allocations, orders fresh screening

Ukpono Ukpong 4 September 2025 0

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,

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FCTA promotes 49 deputy directors to directors after CBT exam

Ukpono Ukpong 27 August 2025 0

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 […]

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FCTA clears 1,000 shanties in Abuja district, targets illegal squatters

Promise Eze 26 August 2025 0

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 […]

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Contractors besiege FCTA over ₦5bn debt, as Wike denies awarding contracts

Ukpono Ukpong 19 August 2025 0

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

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FCTA receives PCNG hybrid buses to boost public transport

Ukpono Ukpong 15 August 2025 0

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 […]

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FCTA debunks viral video claims on alleged park destruction, reclaims railway corridor

Ukpono Ukpong 12 August 2025 0

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

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Remi Tinubu donates 10 TB machines, pledges N1bn to boost FCTA response

Ukpono Ukpong 8 August 2025 0

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.

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FCTA begins emergency waste evacuation in Karu, Nyanya over expired contracts

Ukpono Ukpong 7 August 2025 0

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 […]

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FCTA to begin mandatory hepatitis tests for all food vendors in Abuja

Ukpono Ukpong 31 July 2025 0

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

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Wike clears N4bn health insurance debt, vows sanctions for HMOs delaying payments

Ukpono Ukpong 29 July 2025 0

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

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Wike approves panels to audit dubious land deals in Abuja

Ukpono Ukpong 28 July 2025 0

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

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FCTA adopts measures to protect elderly people from abuse

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 June 2025 0

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,

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FCTA Director, Others Allegedly Face Land Fraud Arraignment June 23

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2025 0

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