Albert Einstein once defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, while the French classical author, Francois de la Rochefoucauld said ‘ the only thing constant in life is change’.

Following the commencement of the ‘no premium no cover’ directive from the 1st of January this year, insurance brokers said they are ready to challenge any underwriter that by-passes them to collect businesses originally rejected.

Nigeria has released two improved cassava varieties in an effort to maintain its lead as the world’s largest producer of the root crop, improve incomes of farmers and make them smile.

Operators in the maritime industry have expressed disappointment with the level of development in the industry in 2012 and therefore called on the federal government to pay more attention to the industry in the new year.

Recently, the Ministry of Trade and Investment organised a two-day workshop for journalists covering the sector where the Minister, Olusegun Aganga, spoke on the ministry’s achievements in the last one year and some of its plans for 2013 and beyond. He specifically said that he intends to develop the automotive industry to reflect the success story recorded by South Africa in that area. BABAJIDE KOMOLAFE, FRANKLIN ALLI & NKIRUKA NNOROM were there and captured the interview for Vanguard