Early morning fire burns Federal Finance Ministry, Abuja

At the time of filing the report, BusinessDay saw firefighters from the Federal Fire Service driving out of the premises, having brought the situation under control.

A small section of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, was on Wednesday early morning burnt by fire.

BusinessDay understands that the fire was started by an inverter battery located at the basement of the building — the only place burnt by the fire.

The fire did not affect the main building of the Ministry which also houses the Budget Office of the Federation.

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At the time of filing the report, BusinessDay saw firefighters from the Federal Fire Service driving out of the premises, having brought the situation under control.

People, including workers and motorists were also seen going about their businesses normally.

An official statement is being awaited from the finance ministry on the incident.

Onyinye Nwachukwu

Onyinye Nwachukwu is the Abuja Bureau Chief of BusinessDay, overseeing coverage across Abuja and Northern Nigeria. With more than two decades of experience in economic and financial journalism, she reports on business, policy, and market trends, linking local developments to the global economy. A fellow of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and recipient of the P. Vishwanathan Memorial Award for Excellence in Financial Journalism, she is known for her insightful storytelling and interviews with senior policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders. Well traveled and globally minded, Onyinye brings depth and international perspective to her reporting.