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 […]
Eulogies as Vanguard celebrates best of the best
By Clifford Ndujihe, Dapo Akinrefon & Olasunkanmi Akoni Former Minister of Industries, Dr Nike Akande; Ondo State Governor, Alakunrin, Rotimi Akeredolu and others, yesterday, heaped plaudits on Vanguard, saying its annual personality of the year awards have helped to raise hope for Nigeria. According to them, celebrating and honouring role models based on merit have […]
Otedola, Sanwo-Olu, Zulum, Enefiele, others shine Vanguard awards
By Clifford Ndujihe Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Borno counterpart, Professor Babagana Zulum; as well as Business Tycoon and Philanthropist, Mr Femi Otedola, and others shone brilliantly at the Vanguard Personality awards, on Saturday. Otedola is Vanguard’s 2019 personality of the year recipient while Sanwo-Olu and Zulum are the 2020 joint personalities of […]
HDI: OPS at Vanguard Economic Discourse tasks FG on import waivers
Players in the Organized Private Sector, OPS, last week called on the Federal Government to improve on the country’s human development index, HDI, by granting import waivers for basic necessities in the health and educational sector as a way of growing capacity and affordability.
UGWUANYI: Reviving the Igbo identity, making peace with all
As far as Rangers are concerned, Ugwuanyi is a winner, the man of the people, a Daniel Come to Judgment, as Shakespeare would put it
SOKOTO: The Tambuwal template for triumph
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has heralded a contrary philosophy that compels compulsory education for all children that has been termed Boko Dole, that is Education is by force
JAKANDE: The titan that took Lagos to modernity
FONDLY called Baba Kekere, he was the governor of Lagos State elected in the “Class of 79” Governors of the Second Republic, under the platform of the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria, UPN, founded by the late sage and nationalist, Chief Jeremiah Oyeniyi Obafemi Awolowo.
Gov Okowa reveals secrets of his success in Delta
Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, whose administration eminent personalities, within and outside the state, have given a pass mark, especially for his road construction efforts and creation of jobs for youths, has opened up on the secrets of his success.
2baba, Adekunle Gold, Bovi, Laolu Gbenjo band thrill Vanguard’s guests today
All is set for the annual Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards scheduled for today at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos.
Erelu Dosunmu : A voice for the recognition of indigenous Lagosians
HRH Erelu (Dr.) Chevalier Abiola Dosunmu needs very little introduction, especially in Nigeria’s social circles. Her stylish, brilliant white attires and the famous title, Erelu Kuti of Lagos, speaks volumes of her pedigree and status as top notch crème de la crème of the Lagos ruling class and social circles. Many simply describe her as a socialite. But there is quite more to this woman of high breed and integrity personified which has earned her a place in the prestigious roll call of the Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards 2018 in the Lifetime Achievement category.
