By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Minister of State FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has charged indigenous construction companies on adoption of modern technologies with a view to shaping the engineering landscape of the country. The minister made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at an event to celebrate News...
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The FCT Fire Spokesman, Mr Ibrahim Tauheed, has said no casualty was recorded as fire gutted the popular Samsung Headquarters located near Banex Junction in Wuse 2, Abuja. Tauheed made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.According to him, “when the fire gutted the building, one...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced new fines in line with its “park and pay” policy. In August, FCTA reintroduced the park and pay policy after it signed an agreement with two concessionaires. FCTA Permanent Secretary, Olusade Adesola, said the move became imperative to promote...
A section of the Canadian High Commission in Abuja has reportedly caught fire on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the high commission, situated at 13010G, Palm Close, Diplomatic Drive, in the Central Business District of Abuja, reportedly caught fire at about 11: 45 a.m....
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The 81 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) on Monday said soldiers prevented a suicide attempt by one Mrs Francesca Spark who plunged into the Lagos Lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos. The Division’s spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, said in a...
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, has appealed to motorists to use alternative routes to avert gridlock as comprehensive repair on Adekunle ramps of Third Mainland Bridge begins on Monday. Kesha made the appeal on Sunday while addressing a World Press Conference on...
Business owners and residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja have decried the epileptic power supply being experienced in the territory. The residents said the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) was not leaving up to expectations and urged it to improve its services The electricity consumers, who...
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Ali Muhammad Ali, says the Lagos Blue Light Rail operations in Lagos State will boost productivity and reduce traffic congestion. Muhammad spoke after boarding the train to other stations of the train in Lagos on Sunday. The...
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is committed to providing the necessary support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to unlock their full potential and ensure their long-term success. Tinubu, said this at the 2023 Edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF), organised by...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to ensure timely completion of ongoing renovation of the National Mosque and the National Christian Centre, Abuja. Wike gave the assurance after he inspected the ongoing renovation of the two national monuments in Abuja on Thursday....
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration will provide the needed infrastructure before allocating land to anyone for development. Wike stated this when the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, visited him in Abuja on Thursday....
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has discovered and halted the siphoning of petrol from one of NNPCL’s pipelines at Atlas Cove, Lagos. Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga said this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Sub.-Lt. Happiness Collins...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned against the use of the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture complex in Garki, Abuja, as a drinking joint by shop owners. The Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat, FCTA, Mr Ibrahim Masari, gave the warning during an emergency meeting...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Federal Government has said that it had perfected plans to close a section of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for five weeks comprehensive repairs. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, said in a statement on...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – No fewer than 34 corporate organisations has been shut down by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) for failing to remit taxes worth about N356.12 million to the Lagos State Government. The LIRS said the affected companies failed to remit their...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, said on Tuesday that building a viral economy for the country transcended political party affiliations. Wiki stated this when leaders of ethnic groups from the Niger Delta region paid him a solidarity visit in Abuja. The minister...
Lagos State Government has sealed $1.35 billion investment deal with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Access Bank to boost infrastructure in the state. Speaking at the second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment (ACTI) Forum in GeorgeTown Guyana, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, said the fund would increase...
Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has awarded scholarship worth N30 million to 1,024 students in the area council. Maikalangu made the presentation to the beneficiaries at the AMAC Town Hall, Apo Resettlement, on Monday in Abuja. He said that the 2022/2023 scholarship award was...
President of John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation, Prof. John Palfrey, has been conferred with the traditional title of ‘Byefeche ’Nugba’ of the indigenous people of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The title, which means ‘Hero of Justice’ for the FCT indigenous inhabitants, was conferred on...
The Lagos State Government has reopened Alaba Rago Market, Ojo, following its closure last week for various environmental infractions . The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Wahab said the market was reopened...