FUET Warns Staff Against Sex-for-Grades
By Victor Agboola The Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Koroma/Saakpenwa, Rivers State has warned staff against exploiting students, saying extortion and sex-for-grades will not be allowed. The Pro-Chancellor, Prof Don Baridam, gave the warning during the university’s first matriculation and founders’ day lecture. He said FUET, as a new federal university, must protect […]
Senate Did Not Reject Electronic Transmission of Results — Minority Caucus
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate Minority Caucus has clarified that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results while passing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, contrary to reports. The clarification came on Thursday, a day after the Senate faced public criticism over claims that lawmakers had voted against electronic transmission of results […]
Abuja’s Master Plan Revived as FCDA Accelerates Infrastructure Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul As Abuja approaches its 50th anniversary, the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) is driving a new wave of infrastructure projects, signaling a revival of the city’s original master plan. The Acting Executive Secretary of the FCDA, Engr. Richard Dauda, disclosed this during a presentation to the FCT Minister and FCDA Board Chairman, […]
FCTA, IHS Introduce Free Gas, Insurance to Fight Indoor Pollution
By Sofiat Adenekan-Adepeju The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in partnership with IHS Towers Limited, has launched a clean cooking intervention aimed at reducing indoor air pollution and related health risks among vulnerable households in Abuja. The initiative, known as Breathe Clean Air–Abuja, was unveiled on Wednesday, in Gwagwalada Area Council. It involves the distribution […]
Wike Inspects Strategic Road Networks Across Abuja
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday carried out an inspection of major ongoing road and building projects in Abuja, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work. The inspection tour covered the Institutional Research Road around Nile University and the Body of Benchers area in […]
Nimrod Splashes ₦2.8m on Scholarships for Kaduna Volleyball Players
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chairman of the Kaduna State Volleyball Association (KADSVA), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has again reaffirmed his commitment to youth and sports development by awarding scholarships totaling ₦2.8 million to promising volleyball players in the state. The gesture was disclosed in a statement signed by the association’s Media Board Member, Okpani Dickson, and […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Reforms as CAC Marks 35th Anniversary
By Mustapha Musa The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, institutional reform, and improving the ease of doing business, describing inter-agency collaboration as crucial to the success of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Idris stated this while receiving the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer […]
Reps to Compel CBN, Banks in Agric Probe
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee probing Agricultural Subsidies, Intervention Funds, Aids and Grants from 2015 to 2025 has warned key government agencies and financial institutions that it will invoke constitutional powers to compel their appearance following what it described as a persistent disregard for parliamentary invitations. At its investigative hearing on […]
Peace Must Guide 2026 Elections – CP Dantawaye
By Oluwakemi Kindness Ahead of the 2026 Area Council elections, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has called for peaceful conduct and stronger collaboration between residents and security agencies. According to a statement by the command public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, the CP stressed that effective policing depends on community participation. […]
PFAs Roll Out PENCAP for RSA Data Recapture
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) have begun implementing PENCAP, a fully digital self-service platform designed to fast-track data recapture for Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders nationwide. The process officially went live on 1 February, enabling Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders to update their records remotely without visiting PFA offices. According to a statement […]