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FCT MINISTER EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER NON-DEVELOPMENT OF UNIABUJA LAND

FCT MINISTER EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER NON-DEVELOPMENT OF UNIABUJA LAND

The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has expressed grave concern over the state of the largely undeveloped land allocated to the University of Abuja which measures over 10,000 hectares in size.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday, following an inspection of the access road to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Academy in Giri District, which is also within the university’s landed property, Barr. Wike stated that the continued non-development of the land by the university is unacceptable…

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RUMOURS OF MY COLLAPSE ARE DIVERSIONARY, BASELESS

RUMOURS OF MY COLLAPSE ARE DIVERSIONARY, BASELESS

-WIKE

The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has dismissed as baseless and diversionary, widespread rumours about his collapse and being rushed abroad for treatment.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, following a routine inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects slated for commissioning in May to commemorate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second anniversary in office, Barrister Wike categorically denied the claims, saying that they were untrue…

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BODY OF BENCHERS COMMEND FCT MINISTER, FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO LEGAL PROFESSION, PRESENTS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Body of Benchers Commend FCT Minister, for Contributions to Legal Profession, presents Award of Excellence

A high-powered delegation from the Body of Benchers, led by Chairman, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) and Vice Chairman Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, on Friday, 28th March 2025 at his official Life Camp residence…

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FCT MINISTER REVEALS INTENT TO AGGRESSIVELY PURSUE REVENUE COLLECTION

FCT MINISTER REVEALS INTENT TO AGGRESSIVELY PURSUE REVENUE COLLECTION

… AS HE TOURS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS,

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has advocated for increased revenue generation through taxes and ground rent payments in the FCT to fund impactful projects, stating the intent to aggressively pursue revenue collection within legal boundaries…

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FCT MINISTER CONFIDENT OF TIMELY COMPLETION OF PROJECTS AHEAD OF PRESIDENT’S SECOND ANNIVERSARY 

FCT MINISTER CONFIDENT OF TIMELY COMPLETION OF PROJECTS AHEAD OF PRESIDENT’S SECOND ANNIVERSARY

The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) today conducted an extensive inspection of ongoing projects across the FCT, all slated for commissioning in May to commemorate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second anniversary in office.

The inspection covered the rehabilitation of the International Conference Centre (ICC), the development of Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way) and its interchanges, and the Arterial Road N16 and access roads to the Judges Quarters in Katampe District. The Minister expressed profound satisfaction with the progress and quality of work observed across all sites…

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WIKE RECEIVES TORCH OF UNITY, CHARGES FCT ATHLETES TO BRING HOME LAURELS FROM NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL

WIKE RECEIVES TORCH OF UNITY, CHARGES FCT ATHLETES TO BRING HOME LAURELS FROM NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL

1. The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, received the Torch of Unity for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Ogun State from May 16th to 30th, 2025…

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RAMADAN: FCT MINISTER DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO LESS PRIVILEGED MEMBERS OF THE FCT SOCIETY

RAMADAN: FCT MINISTER DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO LESS PRIVILEGED MEMBERS OF THE FCT SOCIETY

In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Monday, March 24, 2025 distributed food items to less privileged members of the Muslim community across the six Area Councils of the FCT…

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FCT EXCO APPROVES CONTRACTS FOR FCT IRS AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL DEPARTMENT

FCT EXCO APPROVES CONTRACTS FOR FCT IRS AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL DEPARTMENT

…CLARIFY ISSUES ON GROUND RENT REVOCATIONS

The Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee (EXCO) convened on Wednesday, March 18, 2025 at the official residence of the FCT Minister in Life Camp, Abuja, where several critical contracts totaling the sum of N2,183,399,860 were approved…

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FCT MINISTER RECEIVES CHINESE AMBASSADOR, DISCUSS ENHANCED BILATERAL COOPERATION

FCT MINISTER RECEIVES CHINESE AMBASSADOR, DISCUSS ENHANCED BILATERAL COOPERATION

The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, today received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E Yu Dunhai marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and China, particularly within the FCT…

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