‘Nigeria First’ policy signals regional push for economic sovereignty — Expert
Supply chain and procurement professional, Arogundade Oluwasegun, MCIPS, CIPSMN-Chartered, has described the Federal Government’s newly introduced “Nigeria First” policy as a major shift toward economic sovereignty, saying it moves localisation from rhetoric to enforceable national strategy. The policy, which mandates domestic procurement across government ministries, departments and state-owned enterprises, marks a departure from earlier campaigns […]
Group urges peaceful approach in Zamfara amid security concerns
The Northern Socio-Political Rights Network (NSPRN) on Monday called for caution regarding a planned protest in Zamfara State scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, citing concerns that it could affect security operations in the state.
Rotary Club of Falomo equips Lagos school with modern lab, library facilities
In a remarkable gesture aimed at strengthening education and promoting academic excellence, the Rotary Club of Falomo (District 9112) has commissioned a fully refurbished and well-equipped Physics laboratory and library at Okesuna Senior Secondary School, Lagos Island.
Awakan’s appointment as NTDC boss will boost Nigeria’s global image – Akanni
The Publisher of The Drum Online (Pan-Afrikan) and Convener of the annual Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival in Canada, Prince Segun Akanni has congratulated Mr. Ola Awakan of TV Continental (TVC) on his appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC, by President Bola Tinubu.
Family cries for help over kidnapped trader
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA—The family of Mr. Uchenna Okoro, a businessman kidnapped along the Enugu–Benue road since March 10, 2025, has cried out over his mysterious disappearance, lamenting that months after the incident, his fate remains unknown. Okoro was reportedly abducted by suspected Fulani terrorist herdsmen while traveling from Enugu to Makurdi. His relatives said […]
