https://theabujatimes.com Authoritative journalism covering Nigerian politics, business, FCT municipal developments, and national policy. en-NG Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:52:05 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/logo.png https://theabujatimes.com https://theabujatimes.com/article/fcta-approves-85-billion-infrastructure-renewal-package https://theabujatimes.com/article/fcta-approves-85-billion-infrastructure-renewal-package The Federal Capital Territory Administration has greenlit a landmark municipal development funding package dedicated to critical ring roads, transit interchanges, and solar street lighting across all 6 Area Councils. Headlines Tobi Femi Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:55:10 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/article/national-assembly-harmonises-2026-electoral-reform-bill https://theabujatimes.com/article/national-assembly-harmonises-2026-electoral-reform-bill Both the Senate and House of Representatives have concluded clause-by-clause harmonization, establishing binding legal penalties for election officials failing to transmit polling unit results in real-time. Political Senior Political Editor Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:55:10 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/article/special-investigation-inside-abuja-metro-rail-expansion https://theabujatimes.com/article/special-investigation-inside-abuja-metro-rail-expansion The Abuja Times Visual Journalism Unit boards the newly interconnected light rail linking Idu Industrial Park, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, and the Central Business District. Video Tobi Femi Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:55:10 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/article/abuja-technology-village-welcomes-40-billion-sovereign-ai-data-centre https://theabujatimes.com/article/abuja-technology-village-welcomes-40-billion-sovereign-ai-data-centre Federal authorities unveil West Africa's largest sovereign computing facility along the Airport Road tech corridor, targeting enterprise AI models and cloud sovereignty. Science & Tech Amina Garba Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:55:10 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/article/urban-renewal-maitama-ii-guzape-capital-expansion https://theabujatimes.com/article/urban-renewal-maitama-ii-guzape-capital-expansion An architectural exploration of Abuja's newest residential and diplomatic sectors as hillside luxury estates and green parks take shape. Places Tobi Femi Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:55:10 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/article/the-architecture-of-capital-cities-lessons-abuja-must-export https://theabujatimes.com/article/the-architecture-of-capital-cities-lessons-abuja-must-export Five decades after Kenzo Tange's masterplan, Abuja's green belts and ceremonial axes offer blueprint solutions for urban resilience across the Global South. Opinions Senior Political Editor Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:55:10 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/article/mko-abiola-national-stadium-to-host-african-athletics-championships https://theabujatimes.com/article/mko-abiola-national-stadium-to-host-african-athletics-championships Over 45 African nations confirm participation as Abuja's iconic 60,000-seat sports arena undergoes advanced track refurbishment. Sports Amina Garba Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:55:10 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/article/independent-review-panel-exonerates-afdb-president-akinwumi-adesina https://theabujatimes.com/article/independent-review-panel-exonerates-afdb-president-akinwumi-adesina A high-level independent review panel headed by former Irish President Mary Robinson has dismissed all corruption allegations leveled against African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. Business Editor-in-Chief Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:32:14 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/article/fcta-approves-45-billion-capital-city-infrastructure-renewal https://theabujatimes.com/article/fcta-approves-45-billion-capital-city-infrastructure-renewal The Federal Capital Territory Administration has greenlit a major municipal funding package dedicated to critical ring roads, transit interchanges, and solar street lighting across Abuja districts. Metro/Abuja Amina Garba Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:32:14 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/article/national-assembly-resumes-legislative-scrutiny-on-electoral-act-bill https://theabujatimes.com/article/national-assembly-resumes-legislative-scrutiny-on-electoral-act-bill Lawmakers in both the Senate and House of Representatives have commenced clause-by-clause harmonization on key electoral reforms, electronic transmission clauses, and campaign finance caps. Politics Senior Political Editor Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:32:14 GMT https://theabujatimes.com/article/special-investigation-inside-the-new-fct-rapid-rail-transit-network https://theabujatimes.com/article/special-investigation-inside-the-new-fct-rapid-rail-transit-network The Abuja Times Visual Journalism Unit takes an in-depth ride on the modernised Abuja Light Rail system, evaluating commuter impact and operational efficiency. Video Editor-in-Chief Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:32:14 GMT