By Unekwuojo Augustine Edime   Nigeria is currently revisiting the possibility of restricting or banning the export of raw cashew nuts to accelerate domestic processing. While the goal of industrialization is legitimate, policy must be grounded in economic reality rather than aspiration alone. Industrialization cannot succeed if trade is restricted before domestic processing capacity is ready […]

The union has warned that it may pursue legal action against defaulting governments, particularly over unpaid gratuities

By Yan Yuqing The year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the launch of diplomatic relations between China and Africa. On February 14, President Xi Jinping, in a congratulatory message to the 39th African Union Summit, announced that China would implement a zero-tariff policy on all tariff lines for products from 53 African countries with […]

By EJIRO OFOYE There are newspapers, and then there are institutions. In Nigeria’s crowded media space, few publications have sustained credibility, influence, and emotional connection with readers across generations. Vanguard Newspaper stands firmly in that rare category—an enduring voice that has not only reported events but shaped national conversations. For me, this relationship is deeply personal. I […]

Tomi Aderibigbe In global business, leadership is often measured not just by growth or scale, but by hoaxw financial responsibilities are ultimately fulfilled. At a time when large corporate settlements frequently result in partial recoveries and prolonged negotiations, the conclusion of a high-value financial matter involving Nitin J. Sandesara offers a notably different perspective—one centred […]

As 2027 gradually approaches, the conversation in Northern Cross River State will increasingly revolve around who can best unify, mobilise, and deliver victory

By Victor-Bandele Dada  In his thought-provoking book, In the National Interest, Olu Fasan delivers a powerful and timely diagnosis of Nigeria’s enduring crisis. With clarity and intellectual discipline, he argues that the country’s underperformance is rooted not merely in poor policies or weak leadership, but in a deeper failure: the inability of both leaders and citizens […]

By ARIZE NWOBU The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has been proactive and methodical in formulating policy measures to stabilise and boost the economy towards achieving sustainable growth. The Bank started by first of all rolling back the frontiers of its operations and refocused on its core mandates and separated the hitherto blurred lines between […]

By CRISPIN ODUOBUK  Forget the sanitised press releases. Here is what is unfolding around the Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline, AEP. There are disputes, and then there are situations that test the credibility of the process. What is unfolding around the Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline is not a routine commercial disagreement. It is a case study in how terminated transactions can […]

Many faces upfront rent demands that consume years of savings, forcing trade-offs between shelter and other essential investments in their futures