Abuja Development and Governance
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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike praised Julius Berger for transforming the Abuja City Gate. Meanwhile, civil society organizations urge an investigation into alleged land invasions, and a court ruled on police lawyers in civil cases.
Tinubu, Wike Laud Julius Berger for Abuja City Gate Transformation
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike praised Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for transforming the Abuja City Gate into a symbol of national renewal. - The newly inaugurated monument, part of Nigeria's 3rd-anniversary and FCT's 50th-anniversary celebrations, now features a water fountain representing all 36 states and the FCT. - The FCT Administration plans a Memorandum of Understan…
CSOs Urge Tinubu to Probe Alleged Military-Backed Land Invasion in Abuja
- A coalition of civil society organizations is urging Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to investigate an alleged land invasion in Abuja. - The groups claim Defence Properties Limited illegally occupied…
Nigerian Court Bars Non-Specialist Police Lawyers from Civil Cases, Orders Wider Deployment
- Nigeria's National Industrial Court has ruled that police officers not in the Specialist Legal Cadre cannot represent the Nigeria Police Force in civil cases. - The court also ordered the Police Ser…
How poverty affects childhood development in Nigerian capital
- Poverty in Nigeria's capital region severely impacts childhood development, forcing families into precarious living conditions. - Children in these areas face challenges with nutrition, stable housi…
SPECIAL REPORT: Green buses, empty seats: Abuja airport’s electric shuttle struggles for passengers
- Abuja's electric airport shuttle buses, launched in January, are struggling to attract passengers. - The service, intended to cut emissions, faces competition from taxis and ride-hailing apps. - The…
