Abuja news 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from Abuja, Nigeria in 2019:
January
- The Federal Government of Nigeria announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced a 24-hour power outage in some parts of the city due to a technical fault. (Source: Daily Trust)
February
- The Nigerian Army launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country, including in Abuja. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration announced plans to construct a new international airport in Abuja. (Source: Leadership)
March
- The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) called on the Federal Government to address the challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. (Source: This Day)
- The Nigerian Police Force launched a new operation, "Operation Puff Adder", to tackle armed robbery and other crimes in Abuja. (Source: The Nation)
April
- The Federal Government announced plans to establish a new university in Abuja, to be named the University of Abuja. (Source: Punch)
- The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) launched a new campaign to clean up the city's streets and markets. (Source: Daily Trust)
May
- The Nigerian Army announced the deployment of troops to Abuja to maintain peace and security in the city. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration announced plans to construct a new bus terminal in Abuja. (Source: Leadership)
June
- The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) announced plans to construct new roads and bridges in the city. (Source: This Day)
- The Nigerian Police Force launched a new operation, "Operation Puff Adder II", to tackle armed robbery and other crimes in Abuja. (Source: The Nation)
July
- The Federal Government announced plans to establish a new national park in Abuja. (Source: Punch)
- The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) launched a new campaign to reduce waste in the city. (Source: Daily Trust)
August
- The Nigerian Army announced the deployment of troops to Abuja to maintain peace and security in the city. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration announced plans to construct a new hospital in Abuja. (Source: Leadership)
September
- The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) called on the Federal Government to address the challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. (Source: This Day)
- The Nigerian Police Force launched a new operation, "Operation Puff Adder III", to tackle armed robbery and other crimes in Abuja. (Source: The Nation)
October
- The Federal Government announced plans to establish a new national museum in Abuja. (Source: Punch)
- The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) launched a new campaign to reduce air pollution in the city. (Source: Daily Trust)
November
- The Nigerian Army announced the deployment of troops to Abuja to maintain peace and security in the city. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration announced plans to construct a new stadium in Abuja. (Source: Leadership)
December
- The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) called on the Federal Government to address the challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. (Source: This Day)
- The Nigerian Police Force launched a new operation, "Operation Puff Adder IV", to tackle armed robbery and other crimes in Abuja. (Source: The Nation)
These are just a few of the top news stories from Abuja, Nigeria in 2019.