The New Abuja: What’s Changing in the Capital Right Now Abuja is changing—and if you’ve lived in the city for a while, you’ve probably noticed it. New businesses are opening, neighbourhoods are expanding, roads are getting busier, and more young people are choosing the capital as a place to work, build businesses and start new…
The Abuja Hustle: How Residents Are Finding Ways to Keep Going Life in Abuja can be expensive, but residents are finding creative ways to keep moving forward. For some, that means taking on a side hustle after work. For others, it means starting a small business, offering services online or turning a skill into an…
ABUJA — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, has trained 260 private security personnel as part of efforts to improve security standards and strengthen collaboration between private security companies and government agencies. The officers, drawn from 40 private security companies, completed a five-day refresher training programme held in Abuja between August 10…
ABUJA — More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed a peace accord in Abuja aimed at promoting religious harmony and discouraging extremism and hate speech. The initiative brought together prominent faith leaders as part of efforts to strengthen peaceful coexistence across Nigeria. Participants described the agreement as an important step towards greater cooperation…
ABUJA — Security operatives have arrested suspected members of an interstate kidnapping network allegedly operating across Abuja and several other Nigerian states. According to a report published on August 14, 2026, police investigations identified the suspects as members of organised criminal networks operating across the Federal Capital Territory, Enugu, Kogi, Nasarawa, Rivers, Kwara and Taraba…
Digital marketing has moved from being a trendy business strategy to becoming a necessity for companies across Nigeria. From small businesses in local markets to large brands with nationwide operations, more companies are increasing their investment in social media advertising, content marketing, search engine optimization and online customer engagement. The reason is simple. Consumers have…
Abuja’s Tech Community Wants More Than Just Startup Events Abuja’s technology scene is growing, with more young founders, developers, creators and digital professionals finding ways to build businesses and careers in the city. But behind the meetups, conferences and networking events is a bigger conversation: what happens after everyone goes home? For many people in…
ABUJA — An FCT High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Imo State Government and security agencies from interfering with rallies, meetings and other civic activities organised by House of Representatives member Ikenga Ugochinyere. The court also ordered the defendants not to destroy, remove or deface billboards and signages installed by the lawmaker in…
ABUJA — As Abuja marks 50 years since the decision to establish the Federal Capital Territory, renewed attention is being focused on the city’s infrastructure, roads and public facilities. Recent projects and rehabilitation works have changed the appearance of several parts of the capital, with major roads, abandoned projects and public spaces receiving attention. However,…
ABUJA — The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has declared Abuja safe following an earth tremor recently recorded in parts of the Federal Capital Territory. The agency said its assessment found no immediate danger to residents, following investigations into the seismic activity. The development had generated concern among Abuja residents, particularly those who experienced or…
