3 d. ago Linda Uneze, managing partner at Maurice Xandra Solutions, builds ecosystem for purposeful dialogue at 5th edition of the Doing Business in Nigeria Conference

The 2025 edition of the Doing Business in Nigeria Conference (DBNC) held at Landmark event centre, 26th April, 2025 further read more Linda Uneze, managing partner at Maurice Xandra Solutions, builds ecosystem for purposeful dialogue at 5th edition of the Doing Business in Nigeria Conference

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6 d. ago Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The federal government plans to increase the number of functional primary healthcare centres (PHCs) nationwide from 1,800 in 2023 to 17,000 by 2027. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, announced this on Tuesday, April 29, in Katsina during the fifth annual delegates meeting and general conference […] The post Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria has, for the first time, hosted the African and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Conference, with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc playing host to key financial and capital market stakeholders across the region.  The two-day event, themed “Shaping the Future: Financial Market Infrastructures as Catalysts for Transforming Economies,” convened […] The post Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Wike investigates unauthorised subcontracting of ICC furniture renovation, threatens sanctions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike expressed dismay on Wednesday over the unauthorised subcontracting of the furniture installation for the ₦39 billion International Conference Centre (ICC) renovation in Abuja. During an inspection of the ICC and the N16 road project in Gishiri, Wike discovered that the furniture contract, originally awarded […] The post Wike investigates unauthorised subcontracting of ICC furniture renovation, threatens sanctions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Wike Summons FCTA Officials, Contractor For Outsourcing ICC Project

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has called for an urgent meeting with senior officials from his administration and representatives of Julius Berger, the contractor handling the rehabilitation of the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. The directive followed allegations that a part of the contract was outsourced to another company without the […]

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2 w. ago You are hired: How Tinubu’s job brought joy, hope to young Nigerians

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye It was a moment of jubilant chaos at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on March 6, 2025, as President Bola Tinubu announced automatic employment for 774 National Health Fellows with the words, “You are hired.” The excitement was so overwhelming that it disrupted Tinubu’s speech, with attendees struggling to maintain […] The post You are hired: How Tinubu’s job brought joy, hope to young Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Shettima launches Nigeria’s LEEP initiative to empower workforce, create 2.5m jobs annually

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP) on Tuesday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, aiming to tackle unemployment and equip Nigerians with skills for the global economy. The initiative targets 2.5 million direct and indirect jobs annually. Shettima, in a statement by his media […] The post Shettima launches Nigeria’s LEEP initiative to empower workforce, create 2.5m jobs annually appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NOG Energy Week 2025 to accelerate Africa’s integration into global energy value chain

The 24th edition of NOG Energy Week will help to advance conversations on raising African stakes in global energy industry. Themed ‘Accelerating Global Energy Progress through Investment, Partnerships and Innovation’, the event is scheduled to hold from 29 June to 3 July 2025, at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. It will bring together leaders, […] The post NOG Energy Week 2025 to accelerate Africa’s integration into global energy value chain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Enugu set to host NBA at the newly opened international conference centre

Enugu State government is very ready to host lawyers to their 2025 annual conference, which the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) read more Enugu set to host NBA at the newly opened international conference centre

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