In a strongly worded open letter that is already generating public attention, an Abuja resident, Mr. Oyugbo Jonah Osagie, has appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, to halt the alleged allocation of Jabi Lake’s remaining shoreline to private developers. The letter, titled “An Open Letter on the Preservation …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday assured residents that the FCT Administration (FCTA) is taking all necessary measures to protect them amid ongoing disputes surrounding Rivers Park Estate in Lugbe. Speaking during his monthly press briefing in Abuja, Wike emphasised that the administration would not succumb to blackmail while …
Property owners in Abuja who illegally convert residential buildings to commercial use will now pay a fine of ₦5 million and obtain a new Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O), the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced. The decision affects properties on Gana Street (Maitama), Gimbiya Street (Garki), Aminu Kano Crescent, Ademola Adetokunbo Street (Wuse II) …
By Esther Ososanya Abuja’s gleaming roads, bridges, and urban upgrades under FCT Minister Nyesom Wike are now overshadowed by a severe waste management crisis, drawing concern from residents and top presidential aides. Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, warns that fly-tipping and unchecked refuse dumps are threatening the capital’s progress. …
By Esther Ososanya Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed officials to produce the list of ground rent defaulters for immediate enforcement action, warning that the grace period granted earlier in the year has long expired. Speaking in Abuja during the inauguration of a committee on the abuse of the Land …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated two committees to tackle land-related issues, including disputes at River Park Estate and the widespread abuse of the Land Use Act in Abuja. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Wike described the assignments as “very important” in streamlining the activities …
