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Abuja dispatch riders protest multiple taxation, seek Wike’s intervention

Dispatch riders in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, staged a protest on Thursday against multiple taxation. According to The PUNCH, they gathered at the FCT Administration Secretariat, demanding intervention from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The riders alleged they faced additional levies despite already paying their statutory taxes to the area councils. Spokesperson for the riders, […]

Opinion

SERAP sues 36 govs, Wike over unaccounted security vote spending

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against all state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The suit addresses their alleged failure to account for billions of naira spent as security votes since May 29, 2023. SERAP explained that the action was triggered by ongoing insecurity in […]

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 […]

News

Wike unveils Abuja’s plan to become a world-class smart city

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has said that the Abuja’s “Smart City Vision” is being driven by strategic investments across five key areas of Urban Mobility, Sustainability, Public Safety, Digital Governance and Economic Empowerment. According to a press release issued by his Senior Special Assistant, Public Communications and Social Media, Lere […]

News

Pay taxes to sustain Abuja infrastructure, Wike tells residents

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has urged residents and business owners in Abuja to pay their taxes promptly, noting that steady tax payments are key to sustaining the ongoing infrastructure projects across the city and its surrounding areas. Wike made this appeal on Monday during the flag-off of new road […]

Wike, Dangote, Otedola build staff housing for law schools
Investment

Wike, Dangote, Otedola build staff housing for law schools

The Director General, Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, has congratulated Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote, and Nyesom Wike for their commitment to significantly enhance the Nigerian Law School’s infrastructure. The Times reported that, their efforts signal a turning point in the institution’s history and hold the promise of improving the quality of education available to next generations […]