Minister Calls on Youths to Choose Dialogue Over Division
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud has called on youths in the country to embrace dialogue, peaceful engagement, and constructive participation in the nation’s building. The minister who spoke as a Special guest at the FCT Gbagyi Youth Association conference in Abuja said that progress is achieved not through […]
NLC, TUC Reject Court Order, Declare FCT Workers’ Strike Ongoing
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have condemned what they described as a “one-sided” ruling of the National Industrial Court in Abuja on the ongoing strike by workers in the Federal Capital Territory, vowing to stand firmly with the workers until their demands were met. In a joint […]
FCTA dangles Stable Policies, Modern Infrastructure as it woos Asian investors
The minister of state for FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has asked investors to take advantage of the stable policies, modern infrastructure, and the safe, well-planned environment in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to grow their investment in Africa. The Minister who was speaking at the 2025 Nigeria–Hong Kong–China Business Summit held at the Hong Kong International Conference […]
The Moment Wike Met His Match
By Stephanie Shaakaa If anyone ever tells you Nigerians are not the most talented storytellers on the planet, show them what we did with a simple estate argument between a minister and a naval officer. It was supposed to be a quiet Abuja afternoon. A small disagreement. One of those forgettable government moments that stay […]
FCT Authority Approves Free Health Insurance for Fully Immunised Pupils
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a renewed citywide campaign engaging religious leaders and faith-based institutions to tackle vaccine hesitancy and improve compliance with child immunisation across Abuja. To further ensure every child in the FCT was protected against preventable diseases, the FCT has approved free enrolment into the FCT Health Insurance Scheme […]
Immunisation: FCTA beg parents, schools to protect children from preventable diseases
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has appealed to parents, guardians, caregivers and school authorities to prioritize the health and safety of children, by ensuring full compliance with ongoing immunisation campaigns against preventable diseases such as measles and rubella. This appeal had become necessary following the refusal of several schools and institutions within the FCT, […]
We are positioning Abuja As Hub For Smart City Innovation—FCT Minister
The Minister of state for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has called on invstors in the United States of America to take advantage of the reforms being undertaken in the FCT in order to deepen collaboration in smart cities, housing, and ICT sectors, aiming to co-create sustainable urban futures that benefit both continents. […]