The industrial crisis rocking the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) took a more severe turn on Saturday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) threw its full weight behind the striking workers, directing all its affiliate unions in the FCT to join the industrial action. In a strongly worded statement released on Friday and signed by […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has instituted legal action against the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over the indefinite strike that has paralyzed government activities in the nation’s capital. The legal battle, filed at the National Industrial Court in Abuja under suit number […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has instructed all public senior secondary schools in Abuja to close on or before Friday, November 28, due to rising security threats. The directive was issued in a memo dated Tuesday, signed by Aishatu Sani Alhassan, director of school services at the FCT Secondary Education Board, and obtained by […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will on Tuesday commence Computer-Based Test (CBT) promotion examinations for 8,000 staff across 165 different cadres in the Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority. The Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, made the announcement in a statement on Sunday. He said the exams will run […]
Directors at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have tendered an apology to Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), following a confrontation between him and military officers in Abuja. On Tuesday, a video circulated online showing Wike in a heated exchange with A.M. Yerima, a naval officer, at a construction site in […]
Following the flagrant violation of Presidential order on the restriction of movements in the nation’s Capital, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has arrested 84 travellers, as well as impound a Dangote truck and six other buses. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the Chairman, FCT Ministerial Enforcement Taskteam on COVID-19 Restrictions, Ikharo Attah, strongly warned others […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday in Abuja, issued a 24-hour ultimatum to striking resident doctors to resume work or face mass sack. The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, who issued the ultimatum at a news conference, explained that the decision was reached after an emergency meeting of top management staff […]
Following the substantial completion of the Southern Parkway in the FCT and subsequent opening of the road for use by motorists, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has said it would begin enforcement activities on the road by Monday next week to ensure that motorists adhere to its proper usage. The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has vowed to commence immediate demolition of illegal structures built on sewage lines, road corridors, power lines and other illegal structures in Lokogoma. Director of Development Control Department, Galadima Muktar, revealed this during the clearing exercise of shanties, illegal structures and unapproved developments from Apo Roundabout, through Area1 to […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has again stressed that the ban on street begging was still in effect in the FCT and that relevant agencies will not hesitate to enforce the law on anyone caught contravening the ban. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, made this known to Journalist […]
Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja Disturbed over the continued traffic congestion experienced in the nation’s capital at peak periods, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has barred personnel of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services DRTS from inspecting vehicle particulars on roads in the city before 10am each day. According to a statement signed by the Chairman, […]
In a bid to improve dairy production in the country, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has expressed its willingness to partner with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to establish a processing plants in the FCT. This was disclosed during a visit by a delegation of dairy products and agriculture investors led by the […]
…Arraigns 7 guardians before family court The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has adopted name and shame as part of efforts to curb against child abuse even as it arraigned seven persons before the FCT family court for various offenses. Addressing Journalists in Abuja, the Director, Gender Department of the FCT Social Development Secretariat, Dr. Agnes Hart, expressed […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has generated not less than N3.4 Billion in twelve months from registration and renewals of vehicle licences, indicating a 22.46per cent increment from N2.6 billion recorded in 2018. Addressing a press briefing in Abuja, the Acting Secretary, Transportation Secretariat, Mrs Alice Achu, said during the period under review, 104,969 […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Wednesday restated its commitment to ending sexual and gender-based violence, and craved the support of the Rule of Law and Anti Corruption (ROLAC) programme of the British Council to achieve that. The Minister of State for FCT, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, gave the assurance when ROLAC’s team paid her […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has relocated the Local Education Authority Primary School, Wuye to Wuse, Zone 6. The Wuye school was under the supervision of the Universal Basic Education Board while Wuse is under the Local Education Authority. The Director of the Board, Dr Adamu Noma, made this known in a statement by […]
Ukpono Ukpong – Abuja The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammed Bello, has warned that any staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) who fails in his or her responsibility will be kicked out. Malam Bello gave the warning yesterday while receiving the official hand-over notes from the Permanent Secretary, FCTA, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, in Abuja. […]