Vanguard awards

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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Julius Rone: The Gas King

Julius Rone: The Gas King

By JEREMIAH UROWAYINO, Assistant Online Editor THE Group Managing Director, of UTM Offshore Limited, UTMOL, Mr. Julius Rone, OFR, fondly called ‘The Gas King’, has lived up to that title when he took the bold steps toward the implementation of Nigeria’s first floating liquefied natural gas, FLNG, facility. This, which is in line with the Federal […]

Greatness in uncertain times

Greatness in uncertain times

SINCE great men and women look very different at different times, readers deserve to know editors’ definition of greatness in a year disrupted by alarming insecurity and falling standard of living.

Roll call: Eminent persons at Vanguard Personality of The Year  Awards 2019, 2020

Roll call: Eminent persons at Vanguard Personality of The Year Awards 2019, 2020

By Ndujihe Clifford Chief Nike Akande, who chaired the event Dr Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi Amb Shehu Malami Pastor Abba Peter, who represented Dr Christopher Kolade Prof Anya O Anya Obong Victor Attah Chief Arthur Mbanefo Chief Ayo Adebanjo Gen Ike Nwachukwu retd Mr Godwin Emefiele Chief Jimoh Ibrahim Chief Supo Sonibare Mr. Tunji Bello Oba Frederick […]