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Nigeria has seen a significant decrease in tuberculosis fatalities, with deaths falling by 63% between 2015 and 2024. The country also reported a high treatment success rate of 94%, highlighting progress in early detection and care.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding with Suburban Broadband aimed at redeveloping the Jabi Lake waterfront into a luxury mixed-use area. The project is expected to make Abuja a prime international destination.
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has sanctioned the confirmation of 1,659 employees of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), who were recruited in 2016 and 2019.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has put the Drivers and Riders Permit Levy on hold following protests by dispatch riders in Abuja. The riders expressed concerns over excessive taxation and demonstrated outside the FCTA Minister’s office.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced potential sanctions against healthcare facilities that neglect approved clinical protocols, emphasizing the importance of accessible antivenom and enhanced emergency care.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured Abuja residents that antivenom stock is fully replenished and accessible at all government hospitals and health centers. This statement follows public outcry regarding the alleged neglect in medical treatment after a singer's death from a snakebite.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) will host a solidarity rally in Abuja to support striking workers from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The event is set for February 3 and aims to reaffirm their commitment to the workers involved in an ongoing industrial dispute.
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has issued a warning to motorists regarding unauthorized haulage collectors dressed in red shirts, claiming to represent the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). AMAC asserts that only it has the constitutional authority to collect haulage fees.
The National Industrial Court has formally cautioned Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) officials and labour union leaders against disobeying a court order that prohibits industrial actions in the FCT. The warning, issued via a Form 48 notice, signifies potential imprisonment for contempt if the order is violated.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has requested the National Industrial Court to imprison striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration for ignoring a court directive amid an ongoing conflict with his administration.
Rifkatu Iortyer, the President of the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), has asserted that the strike by employees of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) will persist, as a court ruling against union leaders does not apply to the workers.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has rebuffed claims of unpaid salaries as workers continue their strike in Abuja. Spokesperson Lere Olayinka clarified that no salaries are due, emphasizing the government’s commitment to addressing workers' grievances.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declared that the National Industrial Court's order cannot halt the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). It criticized FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for threatening dismissals shortly after the ruling.
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has cautioned that any employee of the Federal Capital Territory Administration who disregards a court ruling to return to work will face disciplinary actions. This warning comes after a court mandated striking workers to halt their strike.
The Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory, Nancy Sabanti Nathan, has mandated the establishment of attendance registers for all staff members in response to a court ruling suspending the Joint Union Action Committee's ongoing strike.
