Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has halted moves by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and other government authorities to take over a prime parcel of land in Maitama District occupied by Nanet Hotels Limited.

According to court documents shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, the injunction, issued on 22 December 2025, restrained the minister, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and their agents from interfering with the hotel's possession and occupation of the property pending the determination of a motion on notice.

The disputed land is Park No. 2008, Cadastral Zone A06, Maitama District, measuring about 1.96 hectares.

In the ruling, the court barred the defendants from eject...