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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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Lifetime achievers Pascal Dozie: Huge feet in  corporate Nigeria

Lifetime achievers Pascal Dozie: Huge feet in corporate Nigeria

Dr. Pascal G. Dozie, Chairman, MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, is a seasoned economist, econometrician, consultant and banker. He was a key contributor to the development of the Nigerian economy, both in government and in the private sector.

Lifetime achievers Anyaoku: The Diplomats’ Diplomat

Lifetime achievers Anyaoku: The Diplomats’ Diplomat

WHENEVER the name of Chief Chukwuemeka Eleazar Anyaoku, CFR, CON, GCVO, is mentioned, one of the impressions that readily come to mind is that of a distinguished diplomat, who excelled at the highest echelon of diplomacy in the world.

Lifetime achievers Clark: Old wine getting finer with age

Lifetime achievers Clark: Old wine getting finer with age

LOVE or hate the Ijaw-born former Federal Commissioner for Information and Leader/Coordinator of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, aka Gogoro (OFR, CON), one thing you cannot take away from him is his audacity and patriotism, especially in matters that affect the Niger Delta.

Governor of the year: Good governance, Obiano’s willingness to deliver

Governor of the year: Good governance, Obiano’s willingness to deliver

Chief Willie Maduabuchukwu Obiano was born 59 years ago to the family of late Philip Onuorah Obiano in the historical town of Aguleri in Anambra State. Young Willie showed great promise in his early education. He was particularly remarkable at the Christ the King’s College, CKC, Onitsha, where he won the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Prize for Essay writing in 1974 and subsequently made good grades that earned him a place in the University of Lagos where he studied Accountancy.