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.
NSCDC condemns rising infrastructure vandalism in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has raised the alarm over the vandalism and theft of critical national assets and infrastructure in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory. FCT Commandant Dr Olusola Odumosu voiced the concern on Friday as a two-day training programme on the doctrinal ownership of critical national assets and infrastructure ended.
Nigeria’s Aviation Authority Backs eSIM Service to Improve Passengers’ Connectivity
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has backed an eSIM service designed to help Nigerian travellers stay connected after landing in other countries. The authority gave Univasa Nigeria Limited a “no o…
Police rescue two abandoned babies in Abuja
Two abandoned babies were rescued in separate parts of Abuja on the same day, after residents heard them crying and alerted police. In Kurudu, a resident identified as Innocent heard a baby crying nea…
ICC dismisses petition to investigate Nigeria kidnappings
The International Criminal Court has dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into alleged “systemic kidnappings in Nigeria as crimes against humanity.” Pre-Trial Chamber II rejected the petition…
Bolt and inDrive move to capture Uber’s Nigerian market share
Uber’s departure from Nigeria has opened the door for rivals Bolt and inDrive to pursue a larger share of the country’s ride-hailing market. Uber announced on September 2 that it would leave Nigeria a…
Coup plot was genuine and suspects are on trial, Nigeria’s defence minister says
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa says the alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration was real, and that those accused of planning it have now been taken to court. “The…
