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The Sequencing Dilemma: Why a raw cashew ban could undermine Nigeria’s industrial ambitions

The Sequencing Dilemma: Why a raw cashew ban could undermine Nigeria’s industrial ambitions

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 […]

Reflecting on the Vanguard Awards of excellence and credibility

Reflecting on the Vanguard Awards of excellence and credibility

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 […]

What $1.2bn settlement reveals about leadership, financial accountability

What $1.2bn settlement reveals about leadership, financial accountability

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 […]