FCTA Launches ‘Breathe Clean Air In Abuja’ Initiative To Tackle Household Pollution

Breathing Hope into Abuja’s Future

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled a bold and timely initiative titled “Breathe Clean Air in Abuja”, a campaign designed to confront one of Nigeria’s most persistent public health and environmental challenges: household air pollution.

Launched at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, the program drew government officials, development partners, environmental experts, and schoolchildren, signaling a collective commitment to healthier living and sustainable energy practices.

FCTA offers gas cylinders, free refills to 5,000 households

FCTA Offers Gas Cylinders and Free Refills to 5,000 Households

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a significant initiative aimed at easing the burden of rising cooking gas prices on residents.

Under this program, the administration is distributing gas cylinders to 5,000 households across Abuja, coupled with free refills to ensure immediate relief.

Payments for waste evacuation in FCT now performance-based — Wike

Payments for Waste Evacuation in FCT Now Performance-Based - Wike

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has entered a new era of accountability in public sanitation management, following the announcement by Minister Nyesom Wike that payments to waste evacuation contractors will henceforth be strictly tied to performance.

This policy shift, unveiled during an interactive session with 54 newly engaged contractors in Abuja, signals a decisive break from the past and a bold attempt to instill discipline, efficiency, and transparency in the capital’s waste management system.

FCT Security Spokespersons Forum strategise to strengthen inter-agency collaboration

FCT Security Spokespersons Forum Strategises to Strengthen Inter-Agency Collaboration

In a bid to enhance security coordination and public communication within Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Security Spokespersons Forum convened a strategic meeting aimed at reinforcing inter-agency collaboration.

The gathering took place at the Federal Fire Service FCT Command Headquarters in Kubwa, Abuja, and brought together spokespersons and public relations officers from a wide array of security and emergency response agencies operating within the territory.

MEDIA PARLEY WITH NYESOM WIKE |OCTOBER 2025 EDITION

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A Dialogue of Governance: Nyesom Wike’s Media Parley in the FCT

In a bid to foster transparency, accountability, and open communication with the public, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, recently convened a high-profile media parley, streamed live on National Television.

The event, which drew significant attention from political observers and the press corps, served as a platform for the minister to articulate his vision for the capital territory, address pressing urban development challenges, and respond to questions from journalists on a wide array of policy issues.

COMMISSIONING OF THE NEWLY PROVIDED ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE IN WUYE DISTRICT

COMMISSIONING OF THE NEWLY PROVIDED ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE IN WUYE DISTRICT, ABUJA

In a landmark event that underscores the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s renewed commitment to infrastructural development, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, officially commissioned the newly completed engineering infrastructure in Wuye District, Abuja, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. 

This commissioning marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of the capital city under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

FLAG-OFF OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF OF COLLECTOR ROAD CO1 IN INSTITUTION AND RESEARCH

REPORT ON THE FLAG-OFF OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF COLLECTOR ROAD CO1 IN INSTITUTION AND RESEARCH DISTRICT

On October 17, 2025, a significant milestone in the infrastructural development of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was marked with the ceremonial flag-off of the construction of Collector Road CO1 in the Institution and Research District.

This event, held with great fanfare and attended by dignitaries from the legal, political, and academic communities, underscored the government's commitment to enhancing connectivity and fostering development in strategic areas of the capital.

FLAG-OFF OF THE MAIN CARRIAGEWAYS OF OUTER SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY (OSEX)

Flag-Off of the Main Carriageways of Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX): A Milestone in Abuja’s Infrastructure Development

On October 15, 2025, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witnessed a landmark event with the official flag-off of the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), a critical infrastructure project aimed at transforming the transportation landscape of Abuja.

No FCT judge will live in rented apartment by 2027 – Wike

No FCT Judge Will Live in Rented Apartment by 2027 - Wike

In a bold declaration aimed at improving the welfare of judicial officers, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that by the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in office, no judge serving in the FCT High Court will be living in rented accommodation.

ESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENCES FOR THE HEADS OF COURTS

FCT MINISTER LAUNCHES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENCES FOR HEADS OF FEDERAL COURTS IN ASOKORO, ABUJA

In a bold stride toward judicial reform and infrastructural advancement, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, today, October 13, 2025, officially flagged off the design and construction of residences for the heads of federal courts in Asokoro, Abuja.

CONSTRUCTION OF COLLECTOR ROAD CN2 FROM ARTERIAL N16 INCLUDING ILS 5 WITHIN KATAMPE

Construction of Collector Road CN2 from Arterial N16 Including ILS 5 within Katampe District

The construction of Collector Road CN2, officially named Emmanuel I. Ogala Street, marks a significant infrastructural development within the Katampe District of Abuja, Nigeria.

This project, flagged off by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity, boosting economic activity, and improving urban living standards across the Federal Capital City.

Provision Of Engineering Infrastructure to Outstanding Layouts within Guzape

Provision of Engineering Infrastructure to Outstanding Layouts within Guzape

In a bold stride toward urban transformation and infrastructural equity, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike, has launched a comprehensive initiative titled “Provision of Engineering Infrastructure to Outstanding Layouts within Guzape.”

This project, flagged off on October 8, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to modernize and expand Abuja’s urban landscape.

Illegal occupants will be thrown out, poverty is not an excuse - Wike says as he vows to demolish shanties in FCT

Nyesom Wike, Hon. Minister, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory 

Wike Declares War on Illegal Settlements in FCT, Says Poverty Is No Excuse for Criminality

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a firm warning to illegal occupants residing in shanties across Abuja, declaring that they will be evicted as part of a sweeping effort to restore order and enhance security in the capital city. 

Speaking during his monthly ministerial press briefing, Wike emphasized that poverty cannot be used as a justification for unlawful occupation or criminal behavior, insisting that the government will not tolerate lawlessness under any guise.

Wike Flags Off Reconstruction Of Karu-Customs Clinic Road

Reviving Karu: FCT Minister Flags Off Road Reconstruction Project

In a bold stride toward infrastructural renewal, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has officially flagged off the emergency reconstruction of the Karu Road, a 5.4-kilometre stretch from the Karu Interchange to the Customs Clinic Junction within the Abuja Municipal Area Council.

This initiative marks a significant milestone in the FCT Administration’s commitment to improving the quality of life in satellite towns and aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Justice Reimagined: Wike Flags Off Construction of Magistrate Court in Jabi

 

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Official Flag-Off of the Magistrate Court Construction at Jabi District, Abuja

In a landmark ceremony held in the heart of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, the official flag-off of the construction of a magistrate court complex at Jabi District was performed by the Honorable Minister of the FCT, Chief Barrister Nyesom Wike. The event marked a significant stride in the administration’s commitment to strengthening judicial infrastructure and expanding access to justice across Abuja.

Media Parley | Wike is not asking for permission | He is demanding results

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Wike’s Abuja Offensive - Security, Sanity, and the Politics of Power

By Solomon Etuk, Abuja Bureau Chief

ABUJA - In a media chat that felt more like a declaration of war than a routine press briefing, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, laid bare his uncompromising vision for the capital city.

Held at his official residence in Abuja, the session was a masterclass in political candour, administrative resolve, and rhetorical firepower.

Wike Unfiltered: Power, Politics, and the Pulse of Abuja

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Wike Roars on his Vision, Verdicts, and Vows on Politics, Abuja and more …

In a characteristically forthright and impassioned media chat held at his official residence in Abuja, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, once again demonstrated his unflinching resolve to reshape the capital city’s governance and security architecture.

The session, which unfolded earlier today, was marked by a blend of candid reflections, bold declarations, and political counterpunches that underscored Wike’s combative style and his vision for the FCT.

ABUJA IN THE LAST ONE WEEK | POLITICS, URBAN DEVELOPMENTS & MORE

Abuja in Focus: Coalition Politics, Urban Renewal, and the Capital's Rising Voice

Abuja, Nigeria As the political heartbeat of Nigeria, Abuja never sleeps, and this past week was no exception. From strategic opposition alliances to sweeping economic conversations, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) played host to a series of developments that echo far beyond its skyline.

Power Plays and Political Reconfigurations

The nation’s capital saw a convergence of heavyweights, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi, in a meeting that many are calling the start of an “opposition renaissance.” With whispers of a united front to challenge the ruling APC in the 2027 elections, analysts say this “coalition of veterans” could redefine Nigeria’s political map.

A Deep Dive of Transformation | FCT

Transforming Abuja: A Deep Dive into Housing, Education, and Healthcare in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory

Abuja, Nigeria’s gleaming capital, is witnessing a transformation that stretches beyond concrete structures and ceremonial milestones. As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) expands, its commitment to housing, education, and healthcare is shaping the fabric of communities and redrawing the boundaries of possibility. But beneath the headlines and commissioning ceremonies lie deeply human stories of hope, resilience, and challenge.

Housing: A Tale of Two Cities

Driven by national agendas and local innovation, housing development in the FCT is booming—with projects like the Renewed Hope Cities & Estates Programme and FHA expansions in Zuba and Lugbe promising thousands of units. The FCT Mass Housing Policy, crafted around Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), aims to make homeownership more accessible.

I’ll touch rich tax defaulters, heaven won’t fall –Wike

NYESOM WIKE, Nigeria's F.C.T Minister

Wike’s Bold Leadership and Tax Enforcement in Abuja: A Turning Point for Governance?

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has taken a firm stand on tax enforcement, declaring that wealthy tax defaulters in Abuja must comply with the law—no exceptions. His recent crackdown on unpaid ground rent has stirred controversy, with many debating whether this approach is a necessary step towards accountability or an aggressive political maneuver.

Wike’s Tough Stance on Tax Compliance

On May 26, 2025, the FCT Administration task force sealed multiple properties, including the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over unpaid ground rent. This action drew backlash, with PDP’s acting National Chairman Umar Damagum labeling it an irresponsible move by the Federal Government.