FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has approved ₦31.49 billion contracts for the installation of solar and modular hybrid solar streetlights across critical locations in the Federal Capital Territory.

The approval was disclosed by Mary Ahmadu, the overseeing Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), following the FCT Administration Executive Council meeting chaired by Wike in Abuja.

According to Ahmadu, the council approved the streetlight contracts as part of measures to improve urban infrastructure, enhance nighttime visibility and strengthen security across major corridors in the nation’s capital.

FCT Approves More Infrastructure Contracts

Ahmadu said the council also ratified several contracts covering environmental sanitation, sewage management and maintenance of public facilities across the FCT.

The council ratified contracts worth ₦5.96 billion for the extension of solid waste collection and management services across 40 delineated districts.

She said the contracts covered the period from March 1 to November 16, 2025.

The council also ratified a ₦2.21 billion contract for the operation and maintenance of the Wupa Basin Sewage Treatment Plant for a 24-month period, according to the statement.

More Funds Approved for Facility Maintenance

Ahmadu said the council further ratified contracts for routine maintenance and management of facilities across selected FCTA departments and public buildings.

The contracts were valued at ₦1.52 billion and ₦106.16 million respectively.

Another ₦488.39 million contract was ratified for the evacuation and routine maintenance of communal waste collection points along Umar Musa Yar’Adua Way.

The project is to be executed for a two-year period under the Abuja Environmental Protection Board.

Wike Administration Targets Cleaner, Safer Abuja

Ahmadu said the approved projects were designed to improve public safety, strengthen environmental sanitation and maintain infrastructure and public facilities across the FCT.

She said the execution of the contracts would also support efforts to sustain the aesthetic standards of Abuja.

The solar streetlight project is expected to improve visibility across key locations, while the environmental contracts are aimed at strengthening waste management and sanitation in the capital.

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Petrol prices have increased across several filling stations in the Federal Capital Territory following a fresh price adjustment by Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

The refinery raised its gantry price by ₦85, moving it from ₦1,265 to ₦1,350 per litre.

The increase represents a 6.7 per cent rise and pushes Dangote’s wholesale price above the current petrol landing cost of ₦1,311 per litre.

The latest adjustment comes amid a rise in global crude oil prices. Brent crude, Nigeria’s benchmark, was trading at about $108.21 per barrel, up from $107.92.

The development has intensified pressure on downstream operators, with some filling stations in Abuja already increasing their pump prices.

Abuja Filling Stations Increase Pump Prices

Checks by the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday showed that several outlets had begun selling petrol at higher prices.

MRS retail outlets increased their pump price from ₦1,350 to ₦1,395 per litre.

NIPCO outlets also raised their price from ₦1,350 to ₦1,430 per litre, while Mobil outlets increased theirs to ₦1,400 per litre.

A petrol attendant at an MRS station said motorists could face another increase when newly purchased stock arrives.

“We are currently selling our old stock at N1,395 per litre, but from tomorrow, once the new stock arrives, the price will be higher,” she said.

Economists Warn of Higher Inflation

Economist and development expert Aliyu Ilias warned that the latest petrol price increase could worsen inflation and deepen economic hardship.

He said higher petrol prices would likely increase transportation and production costs, particularly for food and other essential commodities.

“This kind of change is not good for the economy at all, and people are going to face more hardship as a result,” Ilias said.

Expert Calls for Stronger Regulation

Former Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity, Owei Lakemfa, called for stronger measures to protect consumers from global oil price fluctuations.

Lakemfa argued that Nigeria should strengthen economic planning and its regulatory framework to prevent sudden increases in domestic petrol prices.

He said Nigeria’s position as an oil-producing country should provide an advantage through domestic refining.

The former labour leader also warned about the structure of Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market, which he said contained elements of oligopoly and monopoly.

He urged regulatory agencies to prevent excessive influence over the pricing of petrol.

Marketers Explain Frequent Price Changes

The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, said marketers had reviewed their pump prices following repeated adjustments by Dangote Refinery.

Ukadike said the frequent price changes were creating uncertainty for marketers and consumers because replacement costs could change rapidly.

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Two 13-year-old children have been swept away by flood in separate incidents in Abuja and Umuahia, Abia State, raising fresh concerns over the dangers posed by heavy rainfall and overflowing drainage channels.

In Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, 13-year-old Alhassan Jamil, a Junior Secondary School student of Ihyau El-Burhan Academy, Phase 3, was swept away by flood while on his way to school on Wednesday.

The incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. near the Mobil filling station along the Old Kutunku-Market Road, shortly after an early morning rainfall.

According to the boy’s father, Jamil Maikasuwa, he was taking Alhassan to school on his motorcycle when they encountered a flooded double-cell culvert.

Maikasuwa said the floodwater had almost covered the culvert, prompting him to apply the brakes and attempt to turn back.

He said his son, frightened by the situation, jumped off the motorcycle and fell into the culvert.

“Immediately he jumped down from the bike, I quickly pushed the bike aside and tried to grab his hand to save him, but unfortunately, the flood swept him away,” he said.

Maikasuwa described Alhassan as a brilliant student who consistently came first in his class from nursery one to primary four.

He said the boy was the eldest of his four children and had initially been reluctant to travel to school with him because he was accustomed to using a commercial cyclist.

Search for missing student continues

Maikasuwa said fishermen and divers had been mobilised to search the river for his son.

As of the time of filing the report, Alhassan’s remains had not been recovered.

The father said some residents living close to the riverbank claimed to have sighted what they believed was the boy’s body floating in the water with his school bag strapped to his back.

He expressed hope that the remains would be recovered and returned to the family for burial.

An elder brother to Maikasuwa said the incident was the second drowning-related tragedy reported in the area within four days.

According to him, four people also drowned in a canoe accident while attempting to cross a river to a farm, although only one of the four bodies had been recovered.

Mrs Rabiat Kasim Ikwa, wife of the chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, was among the first people to visit the family to offer condolences.

Residents living near the scene also expressed shock, alleging that floodwater from a FADAMA farm suddenly surged with force and swept the boy away.

13-year-old girl missing after Umuahia flood

In a separate incident in Umuahia, Abia State, another 13-year-old, Adekunle Emanuella Ige, was swept away by flood in the Agbama area.

The incident occurred at about 7 p.m. on Monday during a prolonged rainfall that lasted for about five hours.

Emanuella was reportedly sent on an errand during the rain before she fell into a large gutter.

Residents alleged that rising floodwater had covered gutters around Agbama, Road Two and World Bank areas, making it difficult to distinguish the drainage channels from the walkways.

Residents subsequently organised a search for the girl, extending the operation to large gutters around Low Cost Housing Estate, World Bank Housing Estate and Umuafai community.

The search was suspended at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday and resumed the following morning but had not yielded any result as of the time of filing the report.

The girl’s mother, Mrs Adekunle Chinasa Ige, appealed to government agencies and residents to assist in locating her daughter.

Speaking on ABN TV, she said Emanuella had been living with her younger sister in Umuahia before the incident.

She said she was in Ohafia when she received information that her daughter had gone missing following the rainfall.

According to her, the police had commenced an investigation into the incident, while the family was also cooperating with the authorities.

The mother said Emanuella had been sent to a shop during the rain and was given an umbrella in case the weather worsened.

She said the girl failed to return home after several hours, prompting residents to begin a search.

The shopkeeper reportedly told the family that the rainfall and accompanying flood were severe enough to cover the drainage channel in front of the shop.

Mrs Ige expressed concern that her daughter may not have been able to identify the drainage channel as she left the shop.

Abuja’s recurring flood concerns

The Gwagwalada incident has renewed concerns over the recurring flood menace in parts of the Federal Capital Territory.

Heavy rainfall has repeatedly overwhelmed drainage channels, roads and waterways across parts of Abuja, creating risks for residents and motorists.

The FCT was placed on high flood alert in late July after rising water levels on the Gurara River exceeded the warning threshold, with the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency warning residents in vulnerable communities to relocate to safer areas where necessary.

The FCT Emergency Management Department also barricaded a slip road linking the Goodluck Jonathan Expressway with Ring Road II at Galadimawa ahead of the peak flooding period.

The route had previously been identified as a danger spot during heavy rainfall, with floodwaters reportedly sweeping away vehicles and causing fatalities.

Further flooding was reported across several parts of Abuja in August, including Wuse 2, Katampe, Mabushi, Lugbe, Nyanya, Gwarinpa, Asokoro, Maitama, Utako, Wuye and Gudu.

Other areas, including Asokoro, Maitama, Guzape, Lokogoma, Garki and Wuse, were also affected during subsequent flooding episodes.

The repeated incidents have raised concerns about drainage capacity, development control and construction around waterways.

The FCT Administration had said it was examining the roles of heavy rainfall and human activities, including developments allegedly carried out in violation of the Abuja Master Plan.

The administration subsequently identified inadequate drainage systems, undersized bridges and obstruction of natural waterways as some of the factors contributing to flash flooding in parts of Abuja.

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A fire has destroyed shops and goods at the Jabi Building Materials Market in Abuja, leaving traders facing losses estimated at millions of naira.

The blaze reportedly started at about 03:00 local time on Sunday at the market, which is located opposite Chida Hotel in the Jabi district of the Federal Capital Territory.

An eyewitness told the Nigerian Television Authority that traders and residents rushed to the market after receiving an emergency call about the fire.

He said his brother-in-law owned two shops and a storage facility at the affected plaza. One shop was saved, while the second shop and the storage facility were destroyed.

According to the witness, roofing materials valued at more than ₦20 million were lost. Some of the goods had reportedly been restocked shortly before the fire broke out.

No deaths were reported, although the full extent of the damage to other businesses at the market had not been determined at the time of publication.

The cause of the fire also remains unknown, and emergency authorities have yet to release an official assessment of the incident.

The latest outbreak is expected to renew concerns about fire-prevention measures, emergency access and insurance protection in Nigeria’s major commercial markets.

Investigations are expected to establish how the fire started and determine the total value of the property destroyed.

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Two residents escaped serious danger on Friday after part of a one-storey residential building collapsed in Kubwa 2/2, near Yellow Page, Abuja.

The victims were inside the ground floor when the right section of the building suddenly gave way at about 11:30am. Rescue teams pulled both residents from the rubble alive and took them to Kubwa General Hospital for treatment.

The Head of Media and Public Relations at the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), Nkechi Isa, confirmed the incident in a statement.

Rescue Operation

FEMD received a distress call about eight minutes after the collapse, at 11:38am. The agency then mobilised its response team to the affected property.

Rescuers reached the scene and worked to free the two trapped residents. Both victims survived the incident and remain in stable condition at the hospital.

No death has been reported in connection with the collapse.

The affected property contains six blocks of flats. However, most of the other occupants were away when the incident occurred. Their absence helped reduce the number of people exposed to the collapse.

Despite the successful rescue, the incident caused major damage to personal belongings and household items belonging to residents.

Authorities Begin Investigation

The Department of Development Control also responded to the scene alongside the FCT Police Command.

The agencies moved to secure the area and begin inquiries into what caused the structural failure. Authorities have not yet released a cause for the collapse.

The investigation will be important in determining whether issues linked to construction, structural integrity or compliance with approved building requirements played any role.

Building Safety and Housing in Abuja

The Kubwa incident again draws attention to the importance of building safety in Abuja’s growing residential communities.

Nigeria continues to face strong demand for housing. As developers respond to that demand, construction quality and regulatory compliance remain important parts of safe housing delivery.

Building approvals, proper structural design and effective site supervision can help reduce risks during construction and occupancy. Development control agencies also play an important role in ensuring that projects follow approved plans and relevant building requirements.

Building failures can have consequences beyond physical damage. Residents may lose household possessions, face temporary displacement and incur unexpected costs after a collapse.

For property owners and developers, the incident also highlights the need to treat structural safety as a core part of housing development. Affordable housing should not come at the expense of safety or compliance with construction standards.

Wider Housing Implications

The collapse in Kubwa highlights a wider challenge for Nigeria’s housing sector. The country needs more homes, but it also needs homes that can provide safe and secure living conditions.

Authorities, developers and other construction professionals all have roles to play in maintaining building standards. Stronger monitoring and timely intervention can help identify potential risks before they become emergencies.

For now, the two rescued residents remain under medical care at Kubwa General Hospital. Meanwhile, the relevant FCT authorities will continue to secure the site and investigate the circumstances surrounding the collapse.

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of about 30 buildings blocking the Right of Way of Abuja’s Ring Road 3.

Wike gave the order on Thursday during an inspection of road projects linking Karsana District, Gwarinpa and the Kubwa axis.

The affected buildings sit within the corridor reserved for Ring Road 3 and its planned interchange. The area forms part of the infrastructure network covered by the Abuja Master Plan.

Wike Orders Immediate Action

The Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, drew Wike’s attention to the structures during the inspection.

Dauda told the minister that the buildings occupy land reserved for the Ring Road 3 project. Wike then called officials of the Department of Development Control to the site.

The minister ordered the officials to remove the structures without delay. He also questioned how developers had managed to build within a major road and interchange corridor.

Wike said the government could not allow private buildings to obstruct important public infrastructure.

Ring Road 3 Project Links Major Areas

The Ring Road 3 project forms part of Abuja’s wider road network. The route will connect Karsana District with the Kubwa Road corridor, also known as the Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX).

According to Dauda, the road will also extend towards Airport Road. A planned flyover will connect with the Ring Road 3 alignment as part of the project.

Dauda said construction of the second bridge on the corridor has also moved forward. He noted that workers had started the foundation despite the rocky terrain at the site.

The project team expects bridge construction to continue while work progresses on the wider road corridor.

Development Control Concerns

The discovery of buildings along the road corridor has raised fresh concerns about development control in the Federal Capital Territory.

Abuja relies on planned land use to protect space for roads, public facilities and other infrastructure. When private developments enter these areas, they can create problems for transport projects and urban planning.

The situation also carries risks for property buyers and developers. Investors who purchase or develop land without checking approved land use may face disputes, demolition or financial losses.

For this reason, property developers need to confirm land titles, planning approvals and Right of Way restrictions before starting construction.

Protecting the Abuja Master Plan

The FCT Administration has continued to stress the importance of enforcing the Abuja Master Plan. The plan provides a framework for land use and infrastructure development across the capital.

Wike’s directive shows that the administration intends to prevent buildings from blocking planned road projects. It also places renewed attention on the role of development control officials in monitoring construction.

The immediate removal of the affected buildings will clear the Ring Road 3 corridor for ongoing construction and interchange works.

The development highlights a wider issue facing fast-growing cities: the need to balance private property development with long-term infrastructure planning. Stronger land checks and effective development control can help reduce conflicts between property owners and major public projects.

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Wike Orders Investigation

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered an investigation into FCT officials linked to illegal approvals for car dealerships in Abuja.

The officials include Directors in the Departments of Parks and Recreation, Environmental Protection, Traffic Management and Urban Affairs.

The FCT Head of Service, Nancy Sabanti Nathan, has summoned the affected officials. The investigation will examine their role in approving the use of green areas, parks and gardens for car lots.

Wike also ordered the immediate end of car dealership activities on green areas and other spaces meant for public recreation.

The FCT Administration announced the decision in a statement issued on Wednesday. Lere Olayinka, the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, signed the statement.

Task Force to Enforce Ban

The minister has also ordered the creation of a task force to enforce the directive.

The team will monitor the affected areas and stop further unauthorised commercial activities. It will also check that businesses do not return to spaces reserved for parks, gardens and other public uses.

Wike raised concerns about the use of recreational areas for commercial purposes. Parts of Millennium Park and other green spaces have also come under attention.

The development has renewed questions about land use in Abuja. Green spaces form an important part of the city’s planning system. They also provide areas for recreation and help support better urban management.

Flooding Raises Planning Concerns

The FCT government’s latest action also links to recent flooding in Abuja.

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in parts of the capital last Saturday. Wike later inspected Maitama and other affected areas.

Following the inspections, the minister ordered the removal of illegal structures blocking drainage channels. He also warned against activities that could prevent the free movement of stormwater.

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The use of green areas for commercial purposes has therefore become part of a wider discussion about Abuja’s drainage and urban planning.

Poor land-use control can put pressure on infrastructure. It can also reduce the space available for recreation and environmental management.

Abuja Master Plan Under Review

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has also announced plans to review the 1979 Abuja Master Plan.

The review will consider the city’s growing population and changing climate conditions. It will also look at whether existing infrastructure can meet the needs of the capital.

The Abuja Master Plan provides the basis for the city’s planned development. Its implementation affects housing, roads, drainage, public spaces and commercial development.

The review could therefore have wider implications for property developers and investors in the FCT.

Impact on Real Estate

The investigation also highlights the need for proper land-use approval in Abuja.

Property developers, investors and businesses must follow approved planning rules before using land for commercial purposes. Unauthorised changes can create legal and financial risks for property owners and investors.

The case also shows why strong urban planning matters to the housing and real estate sector. Abuja needs clear land-use rules to support orderly development as the city expands.

For residents, green areas and parks also provide important public spaces. Protecting these areas can support better urban planning and help maintain the city’s environmental balance.

The outcome of the investigation will determine whether any officials breached established procedures when they approved car dealership activities on land reserved for parks and recreation.

The wider issue remains the effective enforcement of Abuja’s land-use rules. Stronger enforcement could help the FCT protect public spaces, improve infrastructure planning and support more orderly property development.

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Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory, has accused the administration of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of worsening Abuja’s flooding problems through developments she says have encroached on green areas, flood channels and flood plains.

Kingibe made the allegations while discussing the recent flooding recorded across parts of Abuja, arguing that some planning and development decisions have reduced the city’s capacity to manage heavy rainfall.

According to the senator, Abuja’s flooding problem predates the current FCT administration, but she believes the situation has become significantly worse over the past three to four years.

She said she had previously raised concerns with relevant FCT agencies about development around green areas and waterways.

Green areas and waterways under scrutiny

Kingibe said construction on areas that previously provided routes for stormwater has restricted the movement of water during heavy rainfall.

She specifically pointed to developments around parts of Asokoro, Jabi and Wuse, arguing that some gullies, flood channels and green areas have been built on or restricted.

The senator said the city’s original planning framework was designed to preserve certain areas for environmental and drainage purposes and warned that continued development in such locations could increase flood risks.

She also cited concerns around sewage and drainage infrastructure, saying some facilities require urgent attention.

Flooding exposes Abuja’s infrastructure challenge

The recent flooding affected several parts of the capital, renewing concerns about the city’s drainage capacity and the pace of urban expansion.

The problem is not limited to rainfall itself. Drainage capacity, waste disposal, development patterns and enforcement of planning regulations all influence how effectively stormwater moves through an urban area.

Kingibe called for rubbish to be cleared from streets and drainage channels, noting that waste can quickly be carried into drains during heavy rainfall and worsen blockages.

She also called for a broader review of Abuja’s sewage and drainage infrastructure.

FCT Administration says flooding predates Wike

The FCT Administration has rejected attempts to attribute Abuja’s flooding solely to the current minister.

Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, said Abuja experienced serious flooding before Wike assumed office, citing incidents recorded in areas including Wuse, Jabi and Lokogoma in previous years.

He argued that the latest flooding reflects the challenges created by the rapid expansion of the capital, including inadequate drainage infrastructure, waste management problems and pressure on existing systems.

The FCT Administration also said it is reviewing Abuja’s 1979 Master Plan to reflect the city’s current population and development realities.

Planning decisions face renewed scrutiny

The disagreement has brought Abuja’s land-use planning system back into focus.

Kingibe has argued that the authorities must explain how developments affecting green areas, flood channels and flood plains are being approved.

The FCT Administration, meanwhile, maintains that flooding is a longstanding challenge and says it is taking steps to improve drainage and address the city’s changing infrastructure needs.

The debate highlights a wider challenge facing Abuja: how to accommodate rapid urban growth without sacrificing the environmental corridors and infrastructure needed to manage extreme rainfall.

For residents, the immediate concern is reducing the risk of further flooding. For planners and authorities, the longer-term challenge is ensuring that new development does not create additional pressure on drainage systems.

As the debate continues, greater transparency around land approvals, master-plan compliance, drainage capacity and development in environmentally sensitive areas could help establish what is driving Abuja’s worsening flood risk.

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HDAN Commends Wike as Infrastructure Development Transforms FCT Real Estate

Says massive investment in roads and public infrastructure is unlocking new opportunities for housing, investment and economic growth

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The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), Africa’s leading and pioneering non-governmental advocacy organisation dedicated to housing development, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, for what it described as the unprecedented pace of infrastructure development across the nation’s capital, noting that the projects are already reshaping the real estate landscape and opening up new frontiers for housing and investment.

HDAN has, for decades, championed policy reforms, affordable housing initiatives, housing finance, land reforms, real estate regulation and sustainable urban development across Africa. Through sustained advocacy, strategic partnerships and high-level stakeholder engagement, the organisation has made significant contributions to advancing housing development in Nigeria and across the continent, earning recognition as one of Africa’s foremost voices on housing policy and sector reforms.

In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Festus Adebayo, HDAN said that strategic investments in roads, bridges, interchanges and other critical infrastructure have become one of the strongest catalysts for real estate growth in the FCT, significantly increasing land values, attracting private sector investment and accelerating urban expansion.

According to Adebayo, one of the greatest lessons from successful cities around the world is that infrastructure drives real estate development.

“Where roads go, development follows. Where government provides quality infrastructure, investors naturally move in. Housing estates spring up, businesses expand, jobs are created and property values appreciate. This is exactly what we are witnessing today in many parts of the Federal Capital Territory.”

HDAN observed that communities that were once regarded as distant or unattractive to investors are rapidly emerging as prime residential and commercial destinations because of improved accessibility and government investment in infrastructure.

The Network noted that ongoing road construction and expansion projects are unlocking the economic potential of several districts and satellite communities, encouraging developers to embark on new housing projects while giving confidence to financial institutions, mortgage providers and other investors.

According to HDAN, infrastructure development remains one of the most effective government interventions for reducing the cost of housing delivery. Improved road access, drainage systems and other public facilities lower development costs, shorten project timelines and make it easier for developers to deliver quality housing to Nigerians.

The organisation further stated that beyond real estate, infrastructure investment stimulates economic activities across multiple sectors, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, retail, financial services and professional consultancy, thereby creating thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities.

HDAN urged the FCT Administration to sustain the current momentum by extending infrastructure to more satellite towns and emerging districts, stressing that balanced development across the territory would help reduce pressure on the city centre while making affordable housing more accessible to low- and middle-income earners.

The Network also encouraged stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to maximise the benefits of infrastructure investment through planned urban expansion, serviced land development and increased private participation in housing delivery.

Adebayo emphasised that Nigeria’s housing challenge cannot be solved through mortgage finance alone.

“Access to infrastructure is just as important as access to finance. A plot of land without roads, electricity, drainage and water has limited value. But once government provides infrastructure, that same land becomes attractive for housing, commerce and industry. Infrastructure is the foundation upon which sustainable cities are built.”

He added that the remarkable transformation taking place across the FCT demonstrates the importance of visionary infrastructure investment in driving economic growth, improving the quality of life of residents and strengthening investor confidence in Nigeria’s real estate sector.

HDAN reaffirmed its commitment to supporting policies and initiatives that promote sustainable urban development, affordable housing and responsible real estate growth, while calling on other state governments across Nigeria to emulate the FCT by making infrastructure development a central pillar of their housing and economic development strategies.

“The transformation we are witnessing in Abuja is a powerful reminder that strategic investment in infrastructure is one of the fastest ways to stimulate real estate development, create wealth, attract investment and improve the living standards of the people. We commend the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, for this bold approach and encourage the sustained execution of projects that will continue to unlock the enormous economic potential of the Federal Capital Territory.”

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Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are beginning to enjoy some relief as the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has declined after months of sustained increases.

A market survey showed that LPG now sells for between N1,498 and N1,650 per kilogram across Abuja, depending on location and retail outlet, compared to recent highs of about N2,000 per kilogram recorded in several parts of the country.

The price reduction means that refilling a 5kg cylinder now costs between N7,490 and N8,250, while a 12.5kg cylinder costs between N18,725 and N20,625. At the peak of the recent price surge, the same cylinders cost approximately N10,000 and N25,000 respectively.

Despite the decline, some roadside vendors still sell cooking gas at prices as high as N1,850 per kilogram.

Industry experts attributed the price drop to improved product availability and easing wholesale costs but warned that long-term stability depends on addressing structural challenges in Nigeria’s LPG market.

Energy economist, Dr. Dayo Abegunde, said the reduction reflects improved supply conditions but noted that Nigeria remains vulnerable to global market shocks because a significant portion of domestic LPG consumption still depends on imports.

“The recent decline is encouraging for consumers, but Nigeria must deepen domestic production and strengthen its supply chain to avoid recurring price spikes whenever there are disruptions in the global market,” he said.

Oil and gas analyst, Edward Bulus, also stressed the need for increased domestic refining and retention of locally produced LPG within the Nigerian market to guarantee sustainable price stability.

LPG marketers confirmed that improved supply at coastal depots and a gradual decline in wholesale prices have contributed to the moderation in retail prices.

An Abuja-based LPG marketer, Bassey Etanem, said increased product availability is gradually filtering through the distribution chain, resulting in lower prices for consumers.

Retail operators in Abuja also attributed the decline to growing competition among filling plants as supply conditions improve.

However, marketers warned that transportation and logistics costs remain high, particularly for operators supplying inland locations, adding that investments in storage and distribution infrastructure are necessary to sustain lower prices.

Many consumers welcomed the reduction but argued that cooking gas remains expensive compared to previous years.

Some residents said they were forced to switch to charcoal and firewood when LPG prices approached N2,000 per kilogram.

A trader, Grace Bade, called on the government to implement measures that would further reduce the cost of cooking gas and ease the economic burden on households.

The recent price moderation follows intervention measures announced by the Federal Government to address supply shortages and market manipulation.

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), regulators and security agencies to intensify surveillance of the LPG market, investigate hoarding and diversion, and sanction operators found manipulating prices.

The minister said the government remains committed to increasing domestic LPG supply, reducing dependence on imports and ensuring that locally produced gas is prioritised for domestic consumption.

He also disclosed plans for a local LPG blending initiative involving Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), indigenous producers and operators of the Port Harcourt LPG plant to improve supply reliability and reduce logistics costs.

The NMDPRA had earlier linked the spike in cooking gas prices to global supply disruptions, exchange rate pressures, logistics bottlenecks and market inefficiencies.

Industry stakeholders, however, maintain that sustained affordability will depend on expanding domestic production, improving infrastructure and strengthening distribution networks across the country.

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