FCT Minister Pledges Inclusive Development Across Key Sectors
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to inclusive development across all sectors, including health, education, and critical infrastructure, under the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N20 from Road N5 Obafemi Awolowo […]
Wike Expresses Strong Displeasure Over Abuja Appeal Court Project Delay
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the slow pace of construction at the new Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal complex in Dakibiyu, Jabi District. The project, scheduled for completion in September 2025 to align with the Court of Appeal’s legal year, now […]
River Park Estate: FCTA to Issue New C of O to Genuine Owners
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents and property owners in the embattled River Park Estate that the FCT Administration has no plans to revoke their properties. This comes amidst growing concerns following the demolition of several structures deemed illegal by the Department of Development Control. Addressing […]
First FCT Head of Civil Service, Grace Adayilo, Dies
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of the Civil Service of the FCT. Mrs. Adayilo, who made history as the first person—and notably the first woman—to hold the position, died in the early hours of […]
Wike Urges G-7 States to Adopt Tech-Driven Security Strategy
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the adoption of technology-driven security strategies and stronger inter-state collaboration to counter the rising wave of cross-border crimes threatening the nation’s capital and its surrounding states. Wike, represented by the FCTA Head of Service, Grace Adayilo, made the […]
NEPZA Moves to Resolve Abuja Technology Village Land Dispute
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has moved to broker peace between the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Abuja Technology Village (ATV), a licensed Free Trade Zone, following a dispute over the potential revocation of the zone’s land title. This is as NEPZA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, […]
Wike: Infrastructure Is About Empowerment, Not Just Construction
By Sofiat Adenekan As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) marks 15 consecutive days of commissioning and inspection of infrastructural projects, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has restated his administration’s resolve to deliver impactful development across all parts of the capital. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly dualised 16.4-kilometre Usafa War College Road on Wednesday, Wike […]
With You Behind Me, I Can Face 20 Million Enemies” — Wike Praises Tinubu’s Support Amid Applause
By Sofiat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, commissioned the Kugbo International Bus/Taxi Terminal in Abuja, reiterating his administration’s commitment to revamping Nigeria’s critical infrastructure and public transportation systems. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio who represented President Tinubu expressed pride in the project’s completion and emphasized its alignment with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, […]
FCT Minister Dismisses Allegations of Land Allocation to Son in Prime Abuja Districts
By Sofiat Adenekan The Office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly denied claims that the Minister allocated 2,082 hectares of land in the highbrow districts of Maitama and Asokoro to one of his sons. Describing the allegation as “another falsehood from the vault of those whose main job […]
FG to Prioritise Tourism Infrastructure, Says Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday reiterated the federal government’s commitment to developing tourism infrastructure and promoting private sector involvement in the management of public assets. Speaking during his visit to a government-owned golf facility in Abuja, Wike emphasized the importance of preserving government property while […]