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NUT orders FCT teachers to join JUAC strike Monday

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT Wing, has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in the territory to join the ongoing strike action initiated by the Joint Union Action Committee. This strike action is expected to begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. This is contained in a communiqué jointly signed by the union’s State […]

Electricity

AEDC reconnects FCT water board after public outcry

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc has acknowledged the concerns and spirited appeals from residents of the Federal Capital Territory following the disruption to the water supply arising from the recent disconnection of electricity to the FCT Water Board over an unpaid electricity bill. AEDC wishes to clarify that the disconnection followed the accumulation of over […]

Appointments

Wike approves promotion of over 2,000 FCT workers

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the promotion of more than 2,000 staff members of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority. The Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, made the disclosure on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Abuja. Ezeh explained that the […]

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FCT correctional service expands inmate skills, education programmes

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Federal Capital Territory Command, has recorded notable progress in inmate empowerment and rehabilitation through the expansion of skill acquisition and educational programmes across its custodial centres. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the FCT Command, Adamu Duza, who said the initiatives are designed […]

Agribusiness

NALDA to end tomato, pepper scarcity in FCT

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority has announced its plan to unveil the Afritropic Greenhouse Farms by December, aiming to ensure the year-round availability of fresh, hygienic vegetables for residents of the Federal Capital Territory and neighboring states. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Mr. Olusegun Adebayo, revealed this during an inspection of the construction site […]

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Senate begs FCT doctors to suspend strike, vows intervention

The Senate Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors, FCT chapter, to suspend their ongoing strike. The committee, led by Senator David Jimkuta, held an emergency meeting with the striking doctors and assured them that their grievances would receive urgent attention. Senator Jimkuta disclosed that […]

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Major road projects in Abuja about 98% complete – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that almost all major projects in the territory are about 98% completed. This was disclosed in a statement by Wike during a routine inspection of some key infrastructure projects, according to Daily Post. The former governor of Rivers State underlined that projects are key […]

Power crisis worsens as National grid collapses again
Electricity

Blackout hits Abuja, Kogi as power station collapses

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and some areas in Kogi State are currently experiencing power outages due to technical glitches. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company is in charge of these two areas, according to The Punch. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company informed its customers in Zamani Estate, Abacha Road Mararaba, Ruga Juli, […]

FG begins construction of 700km Lagos-Calabar highway
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FG equips smallholder farmers with inputs

By Melvin Onwubuke   The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Partnership with Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning, have equipped about 250 vulnerable, smallholder farmers in the FCT, Abuja with Agricultural inputs to enhance productivity, coupled with achieving food with nutrition security. This was disclosed during the training and empowerment of […]

Analysts fear new interest rate may increase non-performing loans
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36 states, FCT owe FG N1.72tn over budget loan

The federal government is owed N1.72 trillion in unpaid budget support facilities by the 36 member states of the federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory. According to The Punch, this was revealed in a statement released by the state house following Thursday’s National Economic Council meeting. Generally speaking, a budget support facility is a […]