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Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda marks new beginning – Wike

METRO

Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda marks new beginning – Wike

Bode September 30, 2023

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike has advised Nigerians to explore the path of dialogue in resolving the country’s numerous challenges. Wike said this at a Public Lecture/Special Jummu’a Prayer, held in Abuja, as part of activities to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence. The Minister,...

JSS Karu, Abuja wins Head-to-Head debate

Education

JSS Karu, Abuja wins Head-to-Head debate

Bode September 30, 2023

The Junior Secondary School (JSS), Karu, Abuja has emerged winner of the FCT Universal Basic Education Board Head-to-Head Debate Reality Show for Public and Private Junior Secondary Schools across the Six Area Councils of the FCT. The JSS Karu won the competition, scoring 67 per cent while JSS...

Nigeria @ 63: NSCDC deploys 3,000 personnel in FCT

Bode September 30, 2023

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 3,000 personnel to provide adequate security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the country celebrates her 63rd Independence Day on Sunday. This is contained in a statement released by FCT NSCDC Public...

Nigerian News

Nigerian minister allegedly ‘poisoned’, hospitalised in Abuja

Bode September 29, 2023

The Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has been reportedly hospitalised in the nation’s capital, Abuja, over alleged poisoning. It was gathered that the minister is currently undergoing treatment at the Federal Medical Centre in Jabi, Abuja. “Lola Ade-John, 60, was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, shortly...

Italian Ambassador to Nigeria Mr Stefano Leo and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Mr Nyesom Wike at the ministers office during a visit on Friday 1536x1100 1

METRO

FCT to partner Italy on sustainable city, tourism, agriculture – Wike

Bode September 29, 2023

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration would partner with the Republic of Italy on sustainable city tourism and agricultural development. Wike said this when the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stefano Leo, visited him in his office in Abuja on Friday....

METRO

Again, FCTA crushes over 470 motorcycles for illegal operation in Abuja

Bode September 29, 2023

The Joint Task Force of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday crushed more than 470 motorcycles impounded for operating illegally in the capital city, Abuja. The motorcycles were impounded by the taskforce during an operation that began from the Carwash Bus Stop, Lugbe, through Gosa,...

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, unveiling the Kayi Bank App at the event on Thursday in Abuja

BUSINESS

Financial inclusion key to Nigeria’s economic growth – Minister

Bode September 28, 2023

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said on Thursday that access to financial products and services can foster economic growth, promote entrepreneurship, investment, and productivity in the country. The Minister, who stated this during the unveiling of...

BUSINESS

Kayi Bank unveils new banking app to drive financial inclusion

Bode September 28, 2023

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – In line with its commitment to accelerate financial inclusion by individuals and businesses in Nigeria and beyond through secure, seamless and hassle-free transactions, an innovative pan-African Digital Payment Platform, Kayi Bank has launched its banking app, Kayi App. The Kayi Bank’s App was...

Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission, NUC, Mr. Chris Maiyaki, addressing newsmen in Abuja.

Education

NUC upgrades Niger COE to university of education

Bode September 28, 2023

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has upgraded the Niger State College of Education (COE) to the Niger State University of Education. The Acting Executive Secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday. He said the upgrading would make it the 63rd state-owned university and 270th university...

METRO

Eid-El-Maulud: Wike reaffirms commitment to improving FCT’s infrastructure

Bode September 27, 2023

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has reassured residents of the FCT of his commitment to improve the city’s infrastructure including roads and healthcare facilities. Wike, who stated this in his Eid-El-Maulud message in Abuja on Tuesday, also called upon the residents to equally...

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari

Nigerian News

Rabies Day: FG to eliminate rabies in Nigeria by 2030

Bode September 26, 2023

The Federal Government says, it has taken steps to eliminate Dog – mediated Human rabies in the Nigeria environs by 2030. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this at a joint ministerial news conference to commemorate the World Rabies Day on Tuesday in...

`Stolen` genital: FCT residents caution against jungle justice

Bode September 26, 2023

Some residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in FCT have cautioned against lynching of persons alleged to have ‘stolen’ male genital organs. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. They expressed concerns following recent outcry of some men and women...

Court stops impeachment of Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa

Bode September 26, 2023

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling shortly after Aiyedatiwa’s counsel, Kayode Adewusi, moved the ex-parte motion to the effect, also restrained Gov....

FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, addressing the opening of the 2023/2024 Legal Year of the Court of Appeal, in Abuja on Monday.

Wike promises to address accommodation challenges of justices in FCT

Bode September 25, 2023

FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, promised in Abuja on Monday to address accommodation challenges faced by justices in the territory. Wike made the promise at the opening of the 2023/2024 Legal Year ceremony of the Court of Appeal. “We are not unaware of challenges confronting...

METRO

VIO to review traffic offence fines in FCT

Bode September 25, 2023

The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says it is set to upwardly review traffic offence fines from the least N2,000 to N5,000 and even up to N300,000. DRTS Director of Public Relations, Mr Kalu Emetu, made this known on Monday during an enlightenment...

Security News

Police say authorities investigating fire outbreak at Supreme Court

Bode September 25, 2023

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Police in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday said relevant authorities have begun investigation into the cause of the fire outbreak at the Supreme Court in Abuja. The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a...

METRO

Fire at Supreme Court building successfully curtailed – Fire Service

Bode September 25, 2023

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has successfully put out the fire that touched a part of the premises of the Supreme Court Complex on Monday. Mr Abram Paul, spokesperson of the FFS, told the the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja that the fire...

Nigerian News

Art exhibition on Nigeria’s history debuts Oct. 1, says organiser

Bode September 25, 2023

An art exhibition tagged Nigeria 1914, which promises to communicate the story of Nigeria’s birth, history, milestones and icons, is set to debut on Oct. 1 in Abuja. Mr Akin Laniyi, Project Director “Nigeria 1914″ , told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja the...

METRO

Fire guts Supreme Court justice’s chamber

Bode September 25, 2023

Fire has gutted some parts of the chamber of one of the justices of the supreme court. The cause of the fire outbreak was yet to be ascertained at the time of filing the report. Operatives of the Federal Fire Service have long put out the fire. NAN...

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani

Nigerian News

Nigeria Govt calls for free, secure Internet for Africa

Bode September 25, 2023

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Federal Government of Nigerian has called for a free and secure Internet for Africa, which is capable of bridging the digital divide and creating innovative opportunities within the continent. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, made the just-concluded...