Tag: #Abuja
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ABUJA RESIDENTS CRY OUT: “ECONOMY DON TOO HARD!”
Residents of the FCT are raising alarm over worsening economic hardship, saying basic living has become increasingly difficult. Many told NAN that skyrocketing food prices and transport costs are eating deep into their incomes, forcing families to cut meals, borrow money, and adopt survival tactics like group savings. A civil servant, Grace Okoro, said her…
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STRIKE OVER! FCT TEACHERS HEAD BACK TO CLASSROOMS
The FCT wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its strike with immediate effect, clearing the way for primary and secondary school teachers to resume work. Union Chairman, Abdullahi Shafa, said the decision followed fresh intervention by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who approved a N5 billion monthly package to tackle unpaid entitlements…
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NIGERIA STEPS UP BID TO HOST AU MONETARY INSTITUTE
Abuja wants the seat of Africa’s money future — and it’s putting everything on the table. The Central Bank of Nigeria says Nigeria has intensified efforts to host the African Union’s African Monetary Institute (AMI), positioning Abuja as a key hub for continental financial integration. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso made this known at the IMF/World…
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PLAN INTERNATIONAL CALLS FOR GENDER-INCLUSIVE NATIONAL BUDGET TO BOOST WOMEN AND GIRLS
Advocates are pushing for a shift in how Nigeria spends its money—saying the national budget must directly reflect the needs of women and girls. Plan International Nigeria has called for a gender-inclusive national budget that prioritises the wellbeing, empowerment, and opportunities of women and girls across the country. Speaking at a roundtable in Abuja to…
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MINISTER TO CELEBRATE TINUBU’S 74TH BIRTHDAY WITH IDPs IN ABUJA
Instead of a typical birthday celebration, Nigeria’s Humanitarian Affairs Minister is turning President Bola Tinubu’s 74th birthday into a day of solidarity with displaced families. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, says this year’s celebration for President Bola Tinubu will be marked with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja on…
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ECOWAS, UN JOIN FORCES TO BOOST PEACE AND SECURITY IN WEST AFRICA
With rising instability in the Sahel, ECOWAS and the UN are tightening cooperation to keep West Africa on a path to peace and stability. The Economic Community of West African States and the United Nations have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening peace and security across West Africa and the Sahel. This came during a…
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KUJE DROWNS IN WASTE: HEALTH RISKS, BUSINESS LOSSES SPARK OUTCRY
What was once a simple refuse point has turned into a public health nightmare—residents in Kuje now battle toxic fumes, choking stench, and growing fears.* For many residents, including students like Omolola Danielle, daily life now comes with an unusual survival tactic—wearing a nose mask just to pass by a dumpsite. The waste collection point,…
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Wike TO FCT RESIDENTS: KEEP THE PEACE, UNITY BEYOND RAMADAN
As Eid celebrations roll in, the FCT Minister is urging Abuja residents to carry the spirit of Ramadan into everyday life—especially ahead of political activities. The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has called on residents to sustain the values of peace, compassion, forgiveness, and unity learned during Ramadan. In his Eid-el-Fitr message, Wike described…
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EID-EL-FITR: AMAC BOSS SEEKS PRAYERS, BACKS UNITY FOR FCT DEVELOPMENT
As Sallah celebrations peak, AMAC Chairman is calling on residents to keep the spirit of Ramadan alive—and channel it into Abuja’s growth. The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, Christopher Maikalangu, has urged residents to sustain the values of discipline, sacrifice, and piety beyond Ramadan for the continued development of the FCT. In his Eid-el-Fitr…
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FCTA CLARIFIES ROLE ON HEALTH REGULATIONS, DEFENDS INSPECTION CHARGES
The Federal Capital Territory Administration says its public health rules are not “multiple taxation” but legal measures to protect residents and ensure safety standards. The Federal Capital Territory Administration has clarified its mandate on public and environmental health enforcement in Abuja, following complaints from private school owners over alleged multiple taxation. Through its Health Services…
