NEWS

Tinubu Declares End to Neglect of FCT Satellite Towns as Karu Water Project Comes on Stream

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, declared that the era of neglect of satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is over, saying his administration remained committed to ensuring that basic infrastructure and public services reach communities long excluded from development.

HEALTH

Wike Flags Off Health Insurance Enrollment for Inmates; Over 1,500 to Benefit Across FCT Correctional Facilities

Daily Dispatch May 20, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday flagged off a landmark free health insurance enrolment and comprehensive medical outreach for inmates across correctional facilities in the FCT, with over 1,500 inmates expected to benefit from the programme. The exercise, which commenced at the Medium security Custordial Centre, Kuje, Abuja, marks the first

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“Breathe Clean Air”: FCTA, IHS Nigeria transform lives in Gwagwalada with free gas, insurance

Daily Dispatch February 5, 2026

In a landmark move to combat respiratory illnesses and environmental degradation, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) took its “Project Breathe Clean Air–Abuja” to Gwagwalada Area Council on Wednesday. The initiative, a strategic partnership between the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) and IHS Nigeria, saw the distribution of free gas

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FCTA gives put phone numbers to report uncleared refuse

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has made four telephone numbers available to residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to report uncleared refuse. This is aimed at addressing the growing waste problem in the FCT by ensuring that waste management contractors do their jobs as at when due. Senior Special Assistant to the FCT […]

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FCT designated for implementation of NESREA / UNEP innovative waste management pilot project

Daily Dispatch November 14, 2025

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has began the process of reforming the waste management system in the country. Also, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT has been designated as the pilot state for the implementation of the reforms. In order to put […]

HEALTH

Nigeria @65: FCTA Unveils Two Flagship Health Initiatives

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has launched the free distribution of Mother–Baby Kits and the Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project as part of activities to mark Nigeria 65th Independence Anniversary. The FCT Minister of State Dr Mariya Mahmoud officially launch the programmes at the Asokoro district hospital in Abuja,, Nigeria’s capital. The