Tag: FCT
Afforestation: NGO tasks FCT residents on tree planting
An NGO, Chamber of Good Governance Initiative, on Wednesday called on residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to plant trees in their areas to ... Read More
COVID-19: FCTA to ensure adequate food supply in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Tuesday in Abuja expressed determination to ensure adequate food supply to cushion the effects of COVID-19 on residents. ... Read More
Minister reiterates commitment to reposition FCT administration
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has reiterated the commitment to reposition the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for efficient and effective service ... Read More
FG reviews 2020 draft FCT court sentencing guidelines, practice direction
The Federal Government on Monday reviewed the 2020 Draft Federal Capital Territory Courts Sentencing Guideline and Practice Directions, geared towards the effective implementation of the ... Read More
NDLEA seizes 3,546kg hard drugs, arrests 205 suspects in FCT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), FCT Command, says it seized 3,546.632 kilograms of hard drugs from January to July. The NDLEA, FCT Commander, ... Read More
Community policing: FCT minister advocates involvement of council chairmen, traditional rulers
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has called for active involvement of Area Council Chairmen and traditional rulers in the recruitment and deployment processes of ... Read More
IHRC approves FCT Chief Judge’s nomination to represent Nigeria in ICC
The International Human Right Commission (IHRC) has endorsed Justice Ishaq Bello, Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory to represent Nigeria in the International Criminal ... Read More
Don’t stigmatise persons diagnosed, treated for COVID-19 , FCT minister warns
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has warned against discrimination against persons who have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 infection in the territory. Aliyu ... Read More
Easing of Lockdown: FCTA urges workers residing outside Abuja to remain at home
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed federal workers residing outside Abuja to remain in their respective states of residence pending the lifting of ... Read More
Lockdown: FCT emergency agency assures equitable distribution of palliatives
FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has assured equitable distribution of the Federal Government palliatives to the vulnerable persons to cushion the impact of the lockdown ... Read More
COVID-19 Lockdown: FCT Minister Extends Market Opening Hours
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammed Bello has approved the extension of business hours for Markets in Abuja to operate from 8a.m. to 3p.m. on Wednesdays ... Read More
Lockdown: FCT residents take to jogging to overcome boredom
Many residents of the Federal Housing Estate and Lugbe community, a satellite district of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have taken to jogging as a ... Read More
FCT IRS Targets N100bn Revenue Collection in 2020
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT IRS) says it is targeting to collect N100 billion revenue in the territory in 2020. The Executive ... Read More
FCTA arrests 123 traffic offenders, convicts 110
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has arrested 123 traffic violators and convicted 110 from Monday to Friday. Malam Wadata Bodinga, Director of FCT Directorate ... Read More
FG to build capacity of nurses, midwives in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), has promised to build the capacity of nurses and midwives in the country in order to ensure delivery of ... Read More
Yuletide: Police intensify patrol, joint operations in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified patrol, joint operations and raid of black spots to ensure hitch free Yuletide in the territory. ... Read More
UN Women Honours Candido as a ‘He-For-She’ Champion
UN Women on Tuesday honoured Mr Abdullahi Candido, the Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), as a ‘HeForShe’ champion for his contributions to women empowerment ... Read More
6 Kidnapped Kuje Residents Rescued – Police Confirms
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the rescue of six out of the 10 persons abducted last week by unknown gunmen at ... Read More
FCTA to Reclaim Green Areas in the Abuja – ES
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has concluded plans to reclaim green areas acquired illegally by some residents. The Federal Capital Development Authority ... Read More
Abuja Feeding Scheme: FCT to get additional 624MW – Perm Sec
The Federal Government has assured the residents of FCT of improved electricity through its Abuja Feeding Scheme aimed at generating additional 624 megawatts to the ... Read More