Abuja news update
Here are some recent news updates from Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria:
Politics
- The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new university in Abuja, to be named the University of Abuja (UOA). (Source: Vanguard)
- The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Muhammad Nami as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). (Source: Leadership)
Economy
- The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on the Federal Government to address the challenges facing small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected $210 million into the foreign exchange market to boost the naira. (Source: ThisDay)
Security
- The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region, including Abuja. (Source: Punch)
- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with a recent robbery incident in the city. (Source: The Nation)
Infrastructure
- The Federal Government has approved the construction of a new international airport in Abuja, to be built at a cost of N100 billion. (Source: Premium Times)
- The FCT Administration has announced plans to upgrade the Abuja Light Rail project, which was initially designed to have 45 stations. (Source: Daily Sun)
Health
- The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in Abuja, including the establishment of a new hospital in the city. (Source: Leadership)
- The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has announced plans to establish a new health center in the city. (Source: The Guardian)
Education
- The University of Abuja has announced plans to establish a new faculty of medicine, to be located in the city. (Source: ThisDay)
- The FCT Education Secretariat has announced plans to establish a new polytechnic in Abuja. (Source: Daily Trust)
These are just a few of the recent news updates from Abuja. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!