Urban Planning/ Lands

Dec
19
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Enye Ndi Ebea: Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Abbas, Akume, Others

Enye Ndi Ebea: Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Abbas, Akume, Others

Abuja, Infrastructure, Metro, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
Enye Ndi Ebea: Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Abbas, Akume, Others The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revoked lands belonging to former President Muhammed Buhari, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Also, 759 other prominent figures and organisations in Maitama II, Abuja. were also affected by the revocation which was for non-payment of Certificate of Occupancy. This was contained in a publication by the FCT Administration and made available to Channels Television by the Special Adviser to the FCT Minister,…
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Apr
11
2024
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We Align With President Tinubu’s Policy On Affordable Housing – Gov Otti

We Align With President Tinubu’s Policy On Affordable Housing – Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
WE ALIGN WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU'S POLICY ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING - GOV OTTI Abia State Government says its policy on housing is in agreement with that of the Federal Government for the country. Governor Alex Otti, OFR, who made the position of the state known, said Abia is in alignment with President Bola Tinubu's vision on provision of affordable housing to Nigerians. The Governor spoke when received in audience, a delegation of the Federal Housing Authority led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rt. Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, who visited him on Tuesday. Governor Otti said that his administration would…
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Jan
26
2024
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Sanwo-Olu Announces Commencement Of 4th Mainland Bridge

Sanwo-Olu Announces Commencement Of 4th Mainland Bridge

Lagos, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
Sanwo-Olu Announces Commencement Of Fourth Mainland Bridge The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said the construction of the long-awaited Fourth Mainland Bridge would begin in the first quarter of this year, “by the end of March or April.” The governor disclosed this in his keynote address during the Lagos West Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton, Ikeja. Sanwo-Olu noted that the bridge will be constructed in phases while promising that landlords and tenants of structures demolished during the construction will be duly compensated. “We’ve done extensive work on the bridge. But…
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Jan
09
2024
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ABSG To Commence Expansion Work On Owerrinta, Onuimo Roads

ABSG To Commence Expansion Work On Owerrinta, Onuimo Roads

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
ABSG TO COMMENCE EXPANSION WORKS ON OWERRINTA, ONUIMO ROADS, MAKES ZERO POTHOLE INITIATIVE POLICY OF STATE The Abia State government says it plans to commence construction on the expansion of Owerrinta and Onuimo roads soon in Isialangwa South and Umuahia South respectively. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu disclosed this, Monday while briefing journalists in Umuahia on the outcome of this week's Executive Council Meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti, OFR. Prince Kanu assured that in addressing the Owerrinta and Onuimo projects, due process would be followed to manage the displacement of individuals. He noted that government…
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Nov
22
2023
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I Was Issued Fake C of O By FCTA Officials When I Was Governor – Wike

I Was Issued Fake C of O By FCTA Officials When I Was Governor – Wike

Crime, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
How FCTA officials issued me fake C of O while I was governor – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, made a promise to eliminate syndicates that engage in providing fake Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) to unsuspecting members of the public in the nation’s capital. Wike shared a personal experience of how, while serving as the governor of Rivers State, he discovered that three fake C of Os were issued for his plot of land, even after he had paid N57 million. Speaking at a meeting with estate developers in Abuja, Wike…
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Nov
22
2023
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Wike Orders Task Force To Review Abuja Land Swap Policy And Probe Federal Govt House Sales.

Wike Orders Task Force To Review Abuja Land Swap Policy And Probe Federal Govt House Sales.

Abuja, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
Wike Seeks Review Of FCT Land Swap Policy, Probes Federal Gov’t House Sales The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the Task Force On Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os) to review the Abuja Land Swap System, as well as investigate the sale of federal government’s houses in the FCT. The minister had a week ago inaugurated a task force on issuance of certificates of occupancy to housing estates in Abuja, which he directed that the panel should complete its assignment in one month. Wike, on Tuesday, also empowered the committee to carry out an investigation of…
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Oct
29
2023
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Lagos State New Commissioner Shut Down Selected Markets(See List)

Lagos State New Commissioner Shut Down Selected Markets(See List)

Lagos, Business, Urban Planning/ Lands
List Of Markets Shut By New Lagos Commissioner Lagos State Government has shut down a few markets owing to waste management and other environmental infractions. The markets were closed in a joint operation by enforcement officers from Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) on the directives of Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. Here is a list of markets that have been shut down: Ladipo Market Alaba Rago Market in Ojo Alade Market in Ikeja Mile 12 market Owode Onirin market Oyingbo market Alamutu Ologede market Ile-Epo Oke Odo market Alaba International…
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Oct
15
2023
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“My Candid Advice To FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Is To Calm Down, Abuja Is Not Rivers State, Where He Reigned Supreme.” – Prof. Usman Yusuf

“My Candid Advice To FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Is To Calm Down, Abuja Is Not Rivers State, Where He Reigned Supreme.” – Prof. Usman Yusuf

Abuja, Urban Planning/ Lands
An Elder Statesman, Professor Usman Yusuf in an interview with The Sun, has reacted as the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike warned Herders not to come near the FCT. He advised the FCT minister to exercise restraint and consider the differences between Abuja and Rivers State, where he had significant influence. He also explained how the FCT was once the largest cattle reserve in Nigeria, emphasizing that encroachments have occurred without providing viable alternatives for herders. In light of the existing challenges in the country, he urged the minister to be considerate in his actions. He said, ''My candid…
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Oct
09
2023
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Abuja Firm Sends ‘Save Our Soul’ Message To Tinubu As Wike Demolished Their Building Near Gbajabiamila’s Residence

Abuja Firm Sends ‘Save Our Soul’ Message To Tinubu As Wike Demolished Their Building Near Gbajabiamila’s Residence

Abuja, Urban Planning/ Lands
Abuja Firm Sends ‘Save Our Soul’ Message To Tinubu As Wike Demolished Gbajabiamila Neighbor’s Building An Abuja firm, Shrodder Nigeria Limited, has sent a “Save our Soul” message to President Bola Tinubu over the demolishing of its building by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. According to reports, the Building is next to the Abuja residence of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The company, in a letter dated September 26, accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of acting with impunity and in total disregard of a valid order of court. The demolished…
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Oct
08
2023
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We Don’t Want To Engage Wike Who Has To Take ‘Ogogoro’ Before He Goes To Office – Miyetti Allah

We Don’t Want To Engage Wike Who Has To Take ‘Ogogoro’ Before He Goes To Office – Miyetti Allah

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Security, Urban Planning/ Lands
We Don’t Want To Engage Wike Who Has To Take ‘Ogogoro’ Before He Goes To Office Every Morning – Miyetti Allah Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has reacted to the threat by the minister of FCT Nyesom Wike, over the movement of cows in the Nigerian capital. The national secretary of the body, Saleh Alhassan Kubah said “Where is the grazing land in Abuja? Is it inside the building they will graze? The thing is, Wike is not consequential. We have seen Ortom come and go. “So we don’t want to engage Wike, who has to take ‘Ogogoro’ [Alcoholic drink] before…
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