\https://theabujatimes.com\ Authoritative journalism covering Nigerian politics, business, FCT municipal developments, and national policy. en-NG Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:11:10 GMT \https://theabujatimes.com\/logo.png \https://theabujatimes.com\ \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