FCTA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:29:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png FCTA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 FCTA Workers Resume Indefinite Strike Over Welfare Concerns https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-workers-resume-indefinite-strike-over-welfare-concerns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-workers-resume-indefinite-strike-over-welfare-concerns/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476509 Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), on Thursday resumed their indefinite strike over unresolved welfare issues. The workers had initially embarked on the strike on January 19 but briefly suspended it following a ruling by the National Industrial Court on January 27, which ordered them to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-workers-resume-indefinite-strike-over-welfare-concerns/feed/ 0 FCTA Demolishes ‘Cashew Garden’ Shanties in Apo to Curb Crime https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-demolishes-cashew-garden-shanties-in-apo-to-curb-crime/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-demolishes-cashew-garden-shanties-in-apo-to-curb-crime/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:20:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464863 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has carried out the demolition of makeshift structures and shanties in the area popularly known as “Cashew Garden” in Apo, Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities and restore order in the nation’s capital. The operation, led by the FCTA’s Department of Development Control in collaboration [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-demolishes-cashew-garden-shanties-in-apo-to-curb-crime/feed/ 0 FCTA Evicts Illegal Occupants, Traders from UTC Area in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-evicts-illegal-occupants-traders-from-utc-area-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-evicts-illegal-occupants-traders-from-utc-area-in-abuja/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:46:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464777 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has carried out a clearance operation to remove illegal occupants, roadside traders, and makeshift structures around the UTC area in Abuja, in a renewed effort to restore order, enhance security, and improve the city’s environmental standards. The exercise, which took place under the supervision of the FCTA Department of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-evicts-illegal-occupants-traders-from-utc-area-in-abuja/feed/ 0 FCTA disburses N3.62 billion to teachers, area councils, others https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-disburses-n3-62-billion-to-teachers-area-councils-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-disburses-n3-62-billion-to-teachers-area-councils-others/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:19:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381460 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disbursed N3.62 billion to the six Area Councils, teachers, and pension schemes as statutory allocation for May. This was presided at the 190th FCT Joint Account Allocation Committee meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. During the meeting, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State for the FCT, announced the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-disburses-n3-62-billion-to-teachers-area-councils-others/feed/ 0 FCTA Assures Residents of Maximum Security During Easter Celebration https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-assures-residents-of-maximum-security-during-easter-celebration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-assures-residents-of-maximum-security-during-easter-celebration/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374404 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured residents of the territory of maximum security throughout the Easter celebration and beyond. Peter Olumuji, the Secretary, Command and Control Centre, FCTA, gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Olumuji stated that the FCT Minister, in collaboration with security agencies, had ensured [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-assures-residents-of-maximum-security-during-easter-celebration/feed/ 0 FCTA Temporarily Suspends Registration of Dispatch Riders https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-temporarily-suspends-registration-of-dispatch-riders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-temporarily-suspends-registration-of-dispatch-riders/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:29:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369946 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the temporary suspension of the registration of dispatch riders. This decision is likely to be in response to emerging regulatory considerations and safety concerns related to the operations of dispatch riders in the FCT. As Infostride News closely monitors these developments, comprehensive coverage will be provided, including [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-temporarily-suspends-registration-of-dispatch-riders/feed/ 0 FCTA Warns Motorists Against Traffic Light Violations in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-warns-motorists-against-traffic-light-violations-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-warns-motorists-against-traffic-light-violations-in-abuja/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367397 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a strong warning to motorists in Abuja against the violation of traffic lights. Mr. Wadata Bodinga, the Director of Traffic Management at the Transportation Secretariat of FCTA, emphasized the imposition of sanctions on individuals who disregard traffic regulations. Speaking to reporters in Abuja on Monday, Bodinga stated [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-warns-motorists-against-traffic-light-violations-in-abuja/feed/ 0 FCTA Water Board Makes Waves with Impressive N3.1 Billion Revenue Surge in 11 Months https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-water-board-makes-waves-with-impressive-n3-1-billion-revenue-surge-in-11-months/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-water-board-makes-waves-with-impressive-n3-1-billion-revenue-surge-in-11-months/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:36:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364395 In a significant development, the Federal Capital Territory Water Board has witnessed a remarkable revenue growth, with reported earnings reaching N3.1 billion from January to November 2023. The acting Managing Director of the Board, Mr. Daniel Salka, made this announcement during a comprehensive end-of-the-year media briefing held in Abuja on Thursday. Highlighting the positive trend, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-water-board-makes-waves-with-impressive-n3-1-billion-revenue-surge-in-11-months/feed/ 0 FCTA Vows Decisive Action Against Illegal Abattoirs for Public Health https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-vows-decisive-action-against-illegal-abattoirs-for-public-health/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-vows-decisive-action-against-illegal-abattoirs-for-public-health/#respond Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:11:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362165 The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has declared its intent to take strong measures against the proliferation of illegal abattoirs in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mandate Secretary, Mr. Lawan Geidam, conveyed this commitment during a visit by officials of the FCT Butchers Association in Abuja. Geidam emphasized [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-vows-decisive-action-against-illegal-abattoirs-for-public-health/feed/ 0 FCTA’s Ambitious Plan: 30km of Roads for 6 Area Councils, Says Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/fctas-ambitious-plan-30km-of-roads-for-6-area-councils-says-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fctas-ambitious-plan-30km-of-roads-for-6-area-councils-says-wike/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:19:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357555 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct a network of 30 kilometers of roads spanning six Area Councils within the nation’s capital. This development was officially announced by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, during a visit by Sen. Philip Aduda and Mr. Zakari Dobi in Abuja. Sen. Philip [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fctas-ambitious-plan-30km-of-roads-for-6-area-councils-says-wike/feed/ 0 FCTA to prosecute owners of impounded vehicles https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-to-prosecute-owners-of-impounded-vehicles/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-to-prosecute-owners-of-impounded-vehicles/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:30:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355334 The FCTA reports that 100 tricycles and motorbikes and 149 cars were confiscated in the FCT due to traffic violations, and that their owners would have to appear before a mobile court. After examining the seized automobiles on Friday in Abuja, FCTA Directorate of Road Traffic Services Director Dr. Abdulateef Bello made the following statement. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-to-prosecute-owners-of-impounded-vehicles/feed/ 0 2024 Hajj: FCTA advises intending pilgrims to deposit N4.5m https://www.theinfostride.com/2024-hajj-fcta-advises-intending-pilgrims-to-deposit-n4-5m/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2024-hajj-fcta-advises-intending-pilgrims-to-deposit-n4-5m/#respond Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355255 To cover administrative costs until the final amount is established, the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (FCT-MPWB) has requested that would-be pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in 2024 put aside N4.5 million. This was announced in a statement released on Friday in Abuja by the board’s Assistant Chief Information Officer, Mr. Ahmad Saleh. He said that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2024-hajj-fcta-advises-intending-pilgrims-to-deposit-n4-5m/feed/ 0 FCTA refutes reports of mass demolition in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-refutes-reports-of-mass-demolition-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-refutes-reports-of-mass-demolition-in-abuja/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:37:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353484 The FCTA has dismissed the new FCT Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike’s authorisation of widespread destruction in Abuja. The media has recently reported that 6,000 homes in 30 Abuja slums will be demolished. A statement sent on Wednesday by FCTA spokesperson Anthony Ogunleye said, “these stories are entirely false and without any basis in reality.” Ogunleye [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-refutes-reports-of-mass-demolition-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Kpokpogri Doesn’t Have Building Approval For His Demolished House – FCTA https://www.theinfostride.com/kpokpogri-doesnt-have-building-approval-for-his-demolished-house-fcta/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kpokpogri-doesnt-have-building-approval-for-his-demolished-house-fcta/#respond Sun, 15 May 2022 20:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=324841 The Federal Capital Territory Administration has come out to share why a building owned by Tonto Dikeh’s ex-boyfriend, Kpokpogri was demolished on Saturday morning, May 14. FCTA recently had its say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to an aide to the FCT Minister, Kpokpogri’s house was demolished because it was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kpokpogri-doesnt-have-building-approval-for-his-demolished-house-fcta/feed/ 0 Churches Have Been Abiding By Safety Guidelines – FCTA https://www.theinfostride.com/churches-have-been-abiding-by-safety-guidelines-fcta/ Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:11:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=256657 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has come out to hail churches in Abuja for complying with the COVID-19 guidelines for religious gatherings. Mr. Ikharo Attah, the Chairman of FCTA Ministerial Enforcement Taskforce on COVID-19 Restriction revealed this today. According to him, the fact that churches in the state are currently checking the temperature of [...]

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]]> Workers Living Outside Abuja To Remain At Home – FCTA https://www.theinfostride.com/workers-living-outside-abuja-to-remain-at-home-fcta/ Sat, 02 May 2020 21:55:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=254257 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has ordered federal workers who live outside Abuja to stay where they are until their respective states of residence lift their current ban on interstate travel. The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello revealed this in a recent statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, on Saturday in [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Insurgency: Senate Committee Recommends Installation Of Bomb Detectors In Abuja Mass Transit Buses https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-insurgency-senate-committee-recommends-installation-of-bomb-detectors-in-abuja-mass-transit-buses/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 21:16:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110067 The Senate on Tuesday directed the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately make provision for the installation of bomb detectors on all mass transit buses in the nation’s capital city. It also directed the FCTA to take urgent steps in tackling the issue of waste disposal and cattle rearing in the city centre. The [...]

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]]> No Building Should Remain Vacant For More Than Six Months, Expert Says | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/no-building-should-remain-vacant-for-more-than-six-months-expert-says-news/ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:30:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/no-building-should-remain-vacant-for-more-than-six-months-expert-says-news/ Former Director, Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Malam Yahaya Yusuf, has said that the international best practice is that no building should remain vacant for more than six months. Yusuf said this at a send-forth party held in his honour by the staff of the department. According to him, the number [...]

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