The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the demolition of buildings obstructing designated waterways in Maitama, Abuja, following recent flooding in parts of the capital.   The exercise began on Tuesday, August 18, after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike inspected areas affected by flooding and directed the FCT Department of Development Control to immediately remove structures built on or blocking water channels. Wike said the demolition would continue until Saturday, warning that no property owner would be exempted because of political influence or social status. “Some of them are senators. Some of them are big men,” Wike said while announcing the enforcement action. The minister said buildings found on designated water channels would be pulled down as part of efforts to restore drainage routes and reduce the risk of further flooding across the Federal Capital Territory. The demolition in Maitama marks the start of the enforcement exercise, with the FCTA expected to extend the operation to other areas where structures are found to be obstructing waterways. The move follows renewed concerns over flooding in Abuja after heavy rainfall affected Maitama and other parts of the city.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says preliminary findings from its investigation into Nigeria’s cement industry suggest possible price manipulation.   The commission said its findings were contained in a 40-page field report produced after a three-month cross-border study by its anticompetitive practices department (ACP). According to TheCable, the investigation followed widespread complaints over the high cost of cement, a key material in Nigeria’s construction industry. Ondaje Ijagwu, director of corporate affairs at the FCCPC, disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday. The commission said the preliminary findings point to possible manipulation of cement prices in the market. The investigation is part of the FCCPC’s efforts to examine competition and pricing practices within the cement industry. The commission is yet to disclose further details of the report or identify companies that may have been involved. TheCable reports that more findings are expected as the FCCPC continues its investigation.

The Kebbi State Government has released N172.15 million to settle outstanding staff allowances at Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, following an ultimatum by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).   Commissioner for Higher Education, Isah Abubakar Tunga, disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, saying Governor Nasir Idris approved the release on August 14, 2026. The money will cover the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowances (CATA) and Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowances (CONTTA) for members of ASUU, SSANU, NASU and NAAT at the university. Tunga said the governor had also approved the incorporation of the CATA/CONTTA salary structure into the university’s monthly subvention. The arrangement will cost the state government N2.06 billion annually. The commissioner added that N151.52 million had been approved and released to pay identified annual increment arrears owed to university staff. The move follows an ultimatum issued by ASUU at the university over outstanding demands, with the union threatening industrial action. N1.75bn for buses to tertiary institutions The Kebbi Government has also approved N1.75 billion for seven 32-seater, fully air-conditioned Coaster buses for state-owned tertiary institutions. The beneficiaries are Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Adamu Augie College of Education, Kebbi State College of Nursing Sciences, Kauran Gwandu College of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences, College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kebbi State Polytechnic and the College of Advanced and Legal Studies, Yauri. Tunga said approvals made by Governor Idris for the Ministry of Higher Education in August amounted to N2.07 billion. The governor also approved the appointment of Dr Zayyanu Umar as Provost of Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu.

More than 20 people, including women and children, are feared dead following an attack on Amper community in the BWI district of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.   The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, according to Channels Television, and is the third attack reported in Mangu within a week. Plateau State Police Command spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident and said the initial casualty figure received by the command was 18. He added that the number was believed to have risen above 20 as more information emerged from the affected community. The Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, Faniyan Ayodeji, and his team were reportedly heading to the scene to assess the situation. Local sources said several residents were still missing following the attack. The latest violence has heightened concerns among residents, who are calling on the government to strengthen security and prevent further attacks on communities in the area. Authorities are expected to provide further details as security personnel assess the scene and establish the full extent of the casualties.