FCT election peaceful but, say observers, voters
Voters and election observers have commended the ongoing Federal Capital Territory election for being largely peaceful but expressed concern at the significant low voter turnout.
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NSE inaugurates new branch in Bwari, FCT – Daily TrustThe President, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr Adekunle Mokuolu, on Saturday inaugurated the Bwari branch of the society in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mokuolum, who warned Nigerians against patronage of quack engineers, also called on registered engineers to ensure strict adherence to professional engineering standards.ADVERTISEMENT The theme of the investiture ceremony was ‘Reminiscences …
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FCT receives sensitive materials for March 9 elections – Daily TrustThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has taken delivery of sensitive materials for tomorrow, March 9 elections in the six area councils. Mr Yahaya Bello, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), FCT, said everything was set for the conduct of the election in Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and …
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Government can’t achieve much without estate developers - FCT REDAN chair – Daily TrustMr. Andrew Elerewe is the Chairman/CEO of AIBEN Investment & Properties Ltd, and current FCT Chairman of the Real Estate Developers Associations of Nigeria (REDAN). In this interview, he talk about how government and real estate developers’ synergy can boost affordable housing delivery. As the new FCT chapter chairman of the Real Estate Developers Association …
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