Council

What is happening to FCT Area Councils?
The six Area Councils in the nation’s capital like any other recognized Local Government Area across Nigeria were created to bring developments and government closer to the people.....read more

Aliero Okays senate resolution to revoke El-Rufai’s alloAliero Okays senate resolution to revoke El-Rufai’s allocations cations
The Senate resolution to revoke all plots of land allocations at the last minute of the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai’s administration between 16 and 29 of May, 2007....read more

Aliero gives 2 weeks ultimatum to complete water project
The acute scarcity of water experienced in some parts of the Federal Capital City may have to linger on as the minister in charge of the territory, Senator Adamu Aliero has directed that the on-going rehabilitation work be completed within two weeks to....read more

Firm signs MOU with Chinese company
Matreach Logistics Limited, MLL, a Nigerian firm has entered into partnership with a Chinese Automobile Company, Monde on importation of three-wheel and four-wheel cars into West Africa countries with the total cost of N2.5 billion. ....read more

FCT ARDS kicks off fogging against mosquitoes
The Federal Capital Territory Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, is embarking on fogging exercise against mosquitoes and pests throughout the six Area Councils of the Territory.....read more

Aliero may sue property owners over abuse
Property owners in the Federal Capital Territory who refuse to renovate their property after 21 Days of notice from the Development Control Department will facedthe wrath of the law, the minister of the FCT Administration, Senator Adamu Aliero has threate....read more

Policy to regulate commercial vehicles’ identification underway
Criminal activities carried out under the guise of commercial vehicle operators may soon be over, as the Federal Capital Territory Administration has directed the Security Department and its Transport Secretariat to come up with a policy of identifying co....read more

Okada remains banned in Abuja Metropolis
Contrary to public speculations that motorcycle riders popularly known as ‘Okada’ will stage a comeback to the city center with the exit of the previous administrations the FCT minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Sen. Adamu Aliero, has said that th....read more

FCTA partners NGO to establish modern eye center
Even though there are no official records of residents suffering from eye problem, the Federal Capital Territory Administration in collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization, Tulsi Chanrai Foundation has concluded arrangements to establish a State....read more

FCDA accused of abandoning relocation estate ...residents, plan peaceful demonstration
Over 2000 residents of the Relocation estate in Pegi, Kuje Area Council, made up of victims of the demolition of Idu and Karmo last week in a general meeting condemned the state of frustration and hopelessness in which they now find themselves, alleging n....read more

Yar’Adua approves City University for Abuja
President Umaru Musa Yar’adua has given his approval to the proposed Abuja City University to provide an alternative destination to the foreign institutions heavily patronized by Nigeria’s Government workers for sandwich courses.....read more

FRSC warns against vehicular overloading
Hard times await motorists who are in the habit of overloading their vehicles as the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, flagged off a nationwide campaign against vehicular overloading with passengers and goods and non-usage of seat belts.....read more

The Sleeping Secretariats
With the benefit of hindsight, the seven Secretariats in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA can be said to have been a hub of media activities. Healthy competition existed among the existing Secretariats, each trying to out do the other....read more

FCTA set to tackle forged vehicle documents
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has concluded arrangements to tackle the perennial problem of forged vehicle documents in the Federal Capital Territory to ensure that all those behind such acts are brought to book.....read more

Abuja to get world class youth center
In order to spearhead the creation of employment opportunities in the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT Administration would soon build a World-Class Youth Centre in Abuja.....read more

FCTA reconstitutes Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo has re-constituted Board for the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board in order to ensure a smooth 2008 Hajj operation for the FCT contingent to Saudi Arabia.....read more

FCT approves procurement committee
To ensure the speedy implementation of 2008 budget in the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT Executive Committee has approved the establishment of the Procurement Planning Committee.....read more

Modibbo kick-starts Abuja rail transportation development
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has concluded plans to accelerate the development of the rail transportation in the Federal Capital Territory in order to tackle and put to rest all traffic problems in Abuja.....read more

FCTA to review roles, functions and entitlements of traditional chiefs
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AEA empowers 150 Corps Members in FCT
Wealth creation and poverty reduction, one of items of the seven-point agenda of the present Administration received a boost in the Federal Capital Territory as Abuja Enterprises Agency; AEA has trained 150 Corp Members under its National Youth Service Co....read more

Modibbo laments brain drain
The Minister of the nation’s capital, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo, has decried the increase in the movement of skilled manpower from Nigeria and other African countries to the developed nations of the world without any commensurate benefit to the continent.....read more

FCTA makes case for two additional NASS seats
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo, has stressed the need for two additional seats in the National Assembly for the Federal Capital Territory, as he has pledged that the Administration would continue to work cl....read more

FRSC charges Julius Berger on road safety
Following the recent spate of motor accidents allegedly caused by the drivers of construction giant- Julius Berger Nigeria Limited, its Management has pledged its readiness to comply with any regulatory measures put in place to enhance their drivers’ perf....read more

Journalists and ethics of the profession
The Constitution imposed on the media the obligation to monitor governance. By specifically providing that the press must hold the government accountable to the people, and identified social, political, economic, educational and other areas for such watch....read more

FCT gets over N180b investment for Jabi lake
The consistent calls made by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo on foreign investors to invest in the nation’s capital has begun to yield positive results, as a South African company has concluded arrangements to build the Jabi Lake....read more

Proprietor blames Nasarawa state Govt over poor education
The National Public Relations Officer of the National Association Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, Mr. Olajimbiti Ebeneze,r has blamed the Nasarawa State Government for not encouraging the growth of private schools in the state.....read more

Modibbo launches free antenatal care in 8 hospitals
Hope for women who have had pregnancy-related complications has been rekindled in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as the Minister of the Territory; Dr. Aliyu Modibbo officially launched free antenatal care services in eight out of the eleven Governm....read more

Independence Day: FCTA to unveil new street names October 1
In order to recognize the contributions made to national growth by some distinguished Nigerians, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo has inaugurated a Street Naming Committee to holistically look into all street names in the Federal....read more

Ohaneze Ndi Igbo gets women association
Determined to gain more ground in the eastern part of Nigeria, the Pan Igbo Organization, Ohaneze ndi Igbo has formed a women’s group. ....read more

Prof. Utomi to head Abuja City University Steering Committee
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo has appointed Prof. Pat Utomi to chair the Abuja City University Steering Committee along with other distinguished Nigerians to server as members.....read more

EFCC charges FRSC on driver safety education
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has identified effective safety awareness campaigns as veritable tools for achieving attitudinal change among Nigerian drivers.....read more

FCT children to get free medical services next year
There are strong indications that children under the age of five in the nation’s capital will enjoy free medical services as from next year in fulfillment of the 7-Point agenda of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.....read more

Modibbo re-instates 201 plots of land in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo, has approved the immediate re-instatement of 201 plots of land in the Federal Capital City, Abuja which were revoked by the previous Administration between the years; 2004 and 2007.....read more

Abuja Investment Company Ltd re-organized
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has approved the re-organization and re-positioning of the Abuja Investment Company Limited to make it result-oriented. ....read more

Abuja gets infrastructure investment center
In line with global practice and in order to mobilize private investment to build public infrastructure, the FCT Minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo, has established the Abuja Infrastructure Investment Center, AIIC.....read more

Heavy flood destroys Aso Bridge
Residents of Aso village in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have been cut off from the rest of the city as a heavy flood swept away a locally made bridge that linked the village to other parts of the town.....read more

FCTA to partner Burundi on green environment
Efforts by the Federal Capital Territory Administration to achieve a Green environment have begun to yield continental recognition, as the Burundi Government has indicated interest to partner with the FCT Administration. ....read more

Collapsed Building: Modibbo commiserates with victims
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo has commiserated with the families of victims of a commercial building under construction in Utako District of Abuja which collapsed last week killing five persons.....read more

FCDA Executive Secretary bags International Award
which is the mandate of the FCDA; all Nigerians will be given equal treatment. The Universal Peace Federation is a global alliance of individuals and organiza-tions dedicated to building a world of peace, a world in which everyone could live in freedom,....read more

Modibbo establishes committee to select FCT dept of the year
In order to improve service delivery and encourage continued innovation as well as healthy competition amongst all its departments, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has established a Committee to select the FCT Department of the year.....read more

FCTA to train religious aid personnel for traffic control
Following the chaotic traffic situation in the nation’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has concluded arrangements to organize training for Islamic and Christian Aid personnel on traffic control and management.....read more

Office to oversee vital statistics and permit established in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee has approved the establishment of Vital Statistics and Permit Division in the Department of Urban Affairs of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council.....read more

Group scores FCTA Agric Secretariat high on fertilizer distribution
In spite of the irregularities that marred the distribution of fertilizer to famers in some states, a civil society group under the aegis of Friends of Nigeria has singled out the Agriculture Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Adminis-tration fo....read more

FCTA plan free export zone for health care equipment
The FCT Administration is planning to establish free export zone for medical equipment in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.....read more

Council boss warn residents against blockage of water ways
As a result of heavy flood that destroyed properties worth millions of naira in Dutse in Bwari Area Council of the FCT, the chairman of the council, Alhaji Isa Dara has warned residents in the area to remove all structures in the water ways to avoid futur....read more

FCTA to site government agencies in satellite towns
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has concluded plans to site government agencies in the Satellite Towns and the Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory.....read more

Gwarinpa Estate decries non provision of infrastructure by FHA
Residents of Gwarinpa Estate in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja have chided the Federal Housing Authority, FHA for non provision of basic infrastructures in the Estate as parts of its constitutional responsibility. ....read more

AGIS tasks residents on land certification
As part of efforts to ensure that residents of the Federal Capital Territory remain committed to the development of plots allocated to them, the General Manager of Abuja Geographic System, AGIS, Dr. Ismaila Iro has called on individuals and corporate bodi....read more

Water Supply: FCTA creates customer reception
In order to improve water supply to the Federal Capital Territory, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has created a Customer Reception Area to handle any complaints from its residents.....read more

No revocation, demolition in Abuja Boulevard — Modibbo
Following speculations by residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja that the proposed Boulevard project by the FCT Administration will result in the revocation and demolition of some structures in the City Center, the FCT minister has given his as....read more

Modibbo reconstitutes boundary committee
In order to arrest any unforeseen boundary disputes and its attendant communal conflicts in the Federal Capital Territory, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo has reconstituted the FCT Boundary Committee. ....read more

FCTA to evolve specialization in 3 city hospitals
The Administration of the Federal Capital Territory has commenced the gradual and systematic evolvement of its three city hospitals to ensure that residents get adequate health care facilities to tackle new challenges in the sector.....read more

Education budget to increase in 2009
In order to put education in the front burner and increase school enrol-ment in accordance with the Millennium Development Goals, the FCT Administ-ration has resolved to jerk up its 2009 education budget from 16.02 percent to 27 percent.....read more

Modibbo tasks agric officers on food production
The Agricultural and Rural Extension Officers in the FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat has been tasked to remain focused and be catalyst of increased food production in the territory.....read more

Airlift of Christian pilgrims to commence Nov
The airlift of the Federal Capital Territory contingent for the 2008 Christian Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel will commence in November. ....read more

idu/karmo road for expansion soon
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has concluded plans for the expansion of Idu/Karmo as part of efforts to encourage industrial growth in the area.....read more

FCT Director bags Best Employee for May
To ensure that staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration are well motivated to work towards effective service delivery in the territory, the Minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo has announced the best employee of the month of May 2008.....read more

Batsari sacks meat processing coy from Kubwa abattoir
Virgys Nigeria limited, a meat processing company has been directed by the Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of FCTA Alhaji Mustapha Batsari to immediately to vacate the Kubwa abattoir.....read more

Education secretariat disburses N93m to students
The Federal Capital Territory Education Secretariat has disbursed a total of 93.3 million out of 101.3 million naira approved for the 2006/2007 FCT Education Assistance Programme.....read more

Fct free ante natal: Reality on ground
As the Federal Capital Territory Administration yet to embark on another laudable programme by offering free ante natal services to women, there is need to put all necessary measures in place to ensure its success. ....read more

TRIMM boosts Abuja transport with over N.6b tricycleTRIMM boosts Abuja transport with over N.6b tricycle
In line with its resolve to ameliorate the problem of transportation faced by the residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Thrift Resources Investment and Material Management, TRIMM a multi purpose cooperative society has taken delivery of the f....read more

FCTA impounds 6,226 motor-cycles in 20 months
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has impounded 6,226 Commercial Motorcycles popularly known as Okada in the past 20 months from October 1, 2006 to May 30, 2008.....read more

Abuja Green Society to plant one million trees
The Director of Parks and Recreation in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Mallam Isah Shuaibu has declared that the Abuja Green Society will encourage and promote the green culture of Abuja in line with the original master plan of the city, as....read more

FCT Education Secretary appeals to striking teachers
As teachers nationwide embarked on industrial strike to press home their demands, the Executive Secretary in charge of Education Secretariat, in FCT, Alhaji Hussaini Halilu Pai has appealed to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT chapter of the Nigerian Un....read more

UniAbuja benefits from dap programme
All is now set for the University of Abuja located in Gwagwa-lada Area council to join the information super highway.....read more

Angulu seeks more private investment in G/lada
Developing the rural communities would be easier and faster when corporate bodies and individuals assist the government in its effort to provide infrastructure in the areas.....read more

‘Shop owners in Area 1 Shopping Centre should commence business’
Having completed the multi million naira Area 1 Shopping Complex, the Abuja Municipal Area Council administration has called for all those who bough or rented shops at the centre to begin making use of the facility for all kinds of business activities.....read more

Gwagwalada earmarks N10m for scholarship
In an effort to ensure that indigenes of Gwagwalada Area Council have access to quality education, the Hon. Zakari Angulu led administration have earmarked N10 million as scholarship and grant to deserving students. ....read more

Abuja to get car dealers market soon
The FCT Administration has said that arrangement has been concluded to construct a befitting automobile mart in the Federal Capital Territory; the market will be located along Zuba road.....read more

Modibbo swears-in new mandate secretaries
The FCT Minister, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar has today sworn-in two new Secretaries for the Federal Capital Territory Administration.....read more

‘We will continue to deliver on our campaign promises’
Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Hon. Isah Dara Bwari, has reiterated his determination to turn around the fortunes of the electorate in the council by delivering on his campaign promises.....read more

ADP boosts dry season farming with new technology
In an effort to ensure that farmers produce food through out the year using a low cost technology for irrigation, the Federal Capital Territory Agricultural Development, ADP, Project Office has introduce the wash bore technology to farmers in the territor....read more

VP commissions Setraco head office
As part of activities to commemorate its landmark achievement, giant leaps and modest contribution to Nigeria’s national development in the engineering industry, one of the indigenous servicing and contracting firms, SETRACO, Vice President Goodluck Jonat....read more

Residents raise alarm over NICON junction
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja have raised alarm over the popular NICON junction, describing it as a death trap, as it has been observed that many people have lost their lives on that spot while many others are now wheel-bound due to ac....read more

…Six lose lives over non--compliance to traffic light
Non compliance of some motorists to traffic regulation is giving inhabitants of the FCT great concern. Findings by our reporter indicate that many lives have been lost due to the failure of some motorists to adhere to traffic regulations. ....read more

Six lose lives over non--compliance to traffic light
Non compliance of some motorists to traffic regulation is giving inhabitants of the FCT great concern. Findings by our reporter indicate that many lives have been lost due to the failure of some motorists to adhere to traffic regulations.....read more

...Six lose lives over non--compliance to traffic light
Non compliance of some motorists to traffic regulation is giving inhabitants of the FCT great concern. Findings by our reporter indicate that many lives have been lost due to the failure of some motorists to adhere to traffic regulations....read more

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