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 […]
DANIEL CHUKWUDOZIE: Standing before kings
Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Olakunle Williams: Impacting economy through gas innovation
Olakunle Williams is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tetracore Energy Group, a leading energy solution provider with a natural gas portfolio (Piped and Virtual solutions) exceedin…
OYEGUN: Man of principle, courage,conviction
Chief John Odigie-Oyegun is a former governor of Edo State. He was born on 12 August, 1939 into the family of Pa Daniel Osagiede Odigie Oyegun, MBE and Mrs. Shaka Elizabeth Oyegun, new Amurun. He was admitted to the University College, Ibadan in 1960 and bagged a Bachelor of Science, (Hons) in Economics in 1963. […]
MARY DINAH: Bringing succour to IDPs, refugees
Lady Mary Dinah is the Founder and Chief Executive of the Mary Dinah Foundation, one of Africa’s largest international NGOs established in London since 2006.
ABBA YUSUF: Reviving Kano’s economy
Governor Yusuf has remained focused on the education sector. For instance, on June 8, 2024, he declared a State of Emergency in education by employing 5,000 teachers in the state civil service to revitalise the sector.
MANISH MUNDRA: Feeding manufacturing companies
Mr. Manish Mundra is the Managing Director, Indorama Eleme Petrochemicas Limited, IEPL. Under his watch, the company has become a major player in Nigeria’s economy. It provides raw materials for over 300 plastics manufacturers, generating employment for a teeming population and improving the lives of host communities The firm provides world-class products at competitive prices […]
OPAY: Fintech giant, success story
Opay, short for “Opera Pay,” started as a bold idea from Opera Software, the company known for its popular web browser, and a group of Chinese investors who saw the potential in Nigeria’s growing digital economy. They launched Opay in June 2018, with a mission to help millions of Nigerians who didn’t have easy access […]
OBOREVWORI: Staying true to his vision with MORE Agenda
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has recorded significant milestones in the last 19 months
Kaine Edike: Authority in risk advisory
38-year-old Managing Consultant of AquaEarth,Kaine Edike is a trailblazer in Nigeria’s environmental and Climate Change sector.
Soludo receives Vanguard Award, promises more dividends to Anambra people
State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo said so while receiving a team of Vanguard editors Tuesday night that was in Awka to present him a letter from the management of Vanguard Media Limited
