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Why agriculture must wear a new face — Xtralarge boss

Why agriculture must wear a new face — Xtralarge boss

  By Cynthia Alo The Group Managing Director of Xtralarge Farms and Resorts, has called for a radical transformation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, urging stakeholders to “re-adorn” farming and reposition it as a profitable, modern enterprise capable of driving food security and economic growth. Speaking at the 2026 Vanguard Economic Discourse in Lagos, the agribusiness leader […]
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The giant strides of Professor Oladapo Afolabi

The giant strides of Professor Oladapo Afolabi

This is the story of Professor Oladapo Abraham Afolabi OON, CFR, Nigeria’s number one Civil Servant from 2010-2011. A highly respected Nigerian academic, environmentalist,..

Alfred Temile: Advancing Africa’s place in global energy transition

Alfred Temile: Advancing Africa’s place in global energy transition

By Jeremiah Urowayino In an era where energy security and responsible growth are shaping global priorities, Alfred Temile has distinguished himself as one of the quiet but decisive forces advancing Africa’s participation in the international gas value chain. As Chief Executive Officer of Temile Development Company, he leads one of the few fully indigenous African firms […]

Festus Keyamo’s public service footprint

Festus Keyamo’s public service footprint

By Dickson Omobola In Nigeria’s contemporary governancelandscape, few public officials have combined legal activism, political communication, and executive leadership as distinctly as Festus Keyamo. Over the years, he has transitioned from the courtroom to the cabinet room, building a reputation for assertiveness, policy drive, and institutional reform. His journey reflects the evolution of a public […]

VICKY HAASTRUP: Queen of business excellence

VICKY HAASTRUP: Queen of business excellence

Long before her husband, the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, the 41st Owa Obokun Adimula Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko the III ascended the throne of his forefathers; Olori Dr Victoria Haastrup has exemplified