5 h. ago Glocient takes centre stage at 68th UNWTO conference in Abuja

Tribune Online Glocient takes centre stage at 68th UNWTO conference in Abuja •Profers impact-driven hospitality, tourism models for communities Glocient Hospitality Limited took center stage on Day Two of the 68th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) Conference, presenting a bold vision for the future of tourism in Africa. The company’s presentation, titled “Hospitality with Heart: Creating Tourism Spaces that Empower Communities […] Glocient takes centre stage at 68th UNWTO conference in Abuja Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Wike Defends N39bn Renovation Of Tinubu Conference Centre, Says It Generated N650m In 3 Weeks

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the N39 billion renovation of the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, revealing that the newly upgraded facility has already generated N650 million revenue just three weeks after its official commissioning. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Thursday, Wike dismissed criticism […]

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41 h. ago Oyetola inaugurates governing boards of NIMASA, NIWA, charges members to uphold national interest

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Wednesday, July 2, formally inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in a dual ceremony held at the Ministry’s conference room in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Oyetola […] The post Oyetola inaugurates governing boards of NIMASA, NIWA, charges members to uphold national interest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG

Tribune Online Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG The Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has disclosed that the level of partnership with China is positioning Nigeria as the critical economic gateway for the African continent. Speaking to the media after the Post-FOCAC Conference for West Africa held in Abuja, Tegbe said that following FOCAC 2024, Nigeria […] Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG Tribune Online

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48 h. ago AFNIS 2025 To Boost African Investment In Continent’s Natural Resources – FG

The fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) will be held from July 15 to 17, 2025, at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, with the theme “Harnessing Local Content for Sustainable Development.” A major highlight will be the formal launch of the “Africans for Africa” Fund, designed to […]

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55 h. ago Ministry Engages Stakeholders, Citizens For Grassroots Development

The Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs has convened its second Quarter Stakeholder and Citizen Engagement Forum to deepen inclusive governance and accelerate national development through collaboration. The engagement forum, which took place at the Minister’s Conference Room in Abuja and was themed “Strengthening Partnerships for National Development through Special Duties and Intergovernmental […]

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59 h. ago IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP

Commissioner of Police, Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, has said his command is poised to tackle escalating insecurity: “We arrested 27 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists.” He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja recently: “My vision is to focus on proactive initiations designed to deny safe haven to criminal elements. […] The post IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago West Africa Economic Summit: When stakeholders pushed for realistic solutions to Africa’s problems

Tribune Online West Africa Economic Summit: When stakeholders pushed for realistic solutions to Africa’s problems By: Bolade Adeyemi In an atmosphere charged with both urgency and optimism, the West Africa Economic Summit 2025 convened on Saturday, June 21, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. It was not just another diplomatic assembly, but a defining moment where presidents, ministers, technocrats, and private sector leaders converged to grapple with the region’s […] West Africa Economic Summit: When stakeholders pushed for realistic solutions to Africa’s problems Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Investors task Tinubu, security Agencies on Nasarawa mining dispute

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Capital Apex Synergy Global Services, an indigenous mining company operating in Nasarawa State, has called on President Bola Tinubu and relevant government authorities to intervene in a mining dispute it says is stalling operations and threatening investor confidence. At a press conference in Abuja over the weekend, the company alleged that […] The post Investors task Tinubu, security Agencies on Nasarawa mining dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Expert recommends independent energy council to fix Nigeria’s power crisis

By Adewale Sanyaolu   An energy expert and Chairman of Pana Holdings, Daere Akobo, has advocated the formation of an independent, privately led Energy Council to tackle Nigeria’s unending power crises. Akobo stated this at the 2025 Gas Turbine Asset Management Conference held recently in Abuja with the theme: “Powering the Future – One Upgrade […] The post Expert recommends independent energy council to fix Nigeria’s power crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s tax reforms set to unlock trillions for critical investments – Presidency

• as  global experts urge tax sovereignty, debt reform, grassroots inclusion to achieve equitable public finance and social justice   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) summit in Seville, Spain, a member of Nigeria’s Presidential Fiscal and Tax Reform Committee, Uche Uwaleke, has declared that Nigeria’s sweeping […] The post Nigeria’s tax reforms set to unlock trillions for critical investments – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu Orders Personnel Audit, Skills Gap Analysis In Civil Service

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, described the Nigerian civil service as the backbone of any effective administration, extolling the invaluable roles they play as the engine room through which government is able to deliver public goods and programmes. President Tinubu spoke as he declared open the maiden International Civil Service Conference in Abuja […]

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7 d. ago Your role in Nigeria’s transformation indispensable, Tinubu tells civil servants

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, at the opening ceremony of the maiden International Civil Service Conference held at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, emphasised the indispensable role of civil servants in Nigeria’s ongoing transformation and the realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. He described the conference as “a historic gathering and a bold […] The post Your role in Nigeria’s transformation indispensable, Tinubu tells civil servants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Politicians must see civil servants as partners not nuisance for national transformation – Joe Abah

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the inaugural International Civil Service Conference themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate and Accelerate,” former Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Joe Abah, has challenged prevailing misconceptions about Nigeria’s civil service and called for renewed political will to harness its potential as a driver of national growth. Abah who delivered […] The post Politicians must see civil servants as partners not nuisance for national transformation – Joe Abah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP 

Tribune Online VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Disclosing the arrest in a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, IGP Egbetokun said the police operatives were able to successfully arrest those suspected criminals... VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Tribune Online

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9 d. ago FCT Original Inhabitants Launch Project To Strengthen Cultural Ties

The original inhabitants of the FCT have called for further strengthening of their cultural ties under a two-year project that will train 300 women and youths. Programme manager, Helpline Social Support Initiative, Godwin Arome Onoja, who addressed a press conference in Abuja, said Helpline, in partnership with the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic […]

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1 week ago Criminologists to tackle Nigeria’s prison reform at Abuja conference

We need to address 53, 811 awaiting trial inmates By Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Against the backdrop of challenges facing the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), scholars in criminology and criminal justice will gather at the University of Abuja on June 26–27, 2025, to examine the reformation of the country’s correctional system. The conference, themed “Correctional service […] The post Criminologists to tackle Nigeria’s prison reform at Abuja conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago World Refugee Day: Institute Calls For End To Insecurity, Mass Killings

As the world marks the World Refugee Day on June 20, the Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) in Nigeria has called on the African leaders and the global community to act decisively against the growing scourge of insecurity, displacement, and mass killings across the continent. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja […]

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2 w. ago I feel so honoured – Wike reacts to UNIPORT honorary doctorate degree award

By John Ogunsemore Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has expressed gratitude to the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) which recently announced it would confer an honorary doctorate degree on him. Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT, Prof. Owunari Georgewill announced the planned conferment on Wednesday during a visit to Wike’s residence in Abuja, where […] The post I feel so honoured – Wike reacts to UNIPORT honorary doctorate degree award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UNIPORT At 50: Varsity Confers Honorary Degree On FCT Minister Wike

  The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc Honoris Causa) on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, disclosed this during the presentation of the conferment letter to Wike at his residence in Abuja on […]

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