Flood in Lagos

Flooded at Toyota Bus stop along Oshodi Apapa Express road due to Heavy rainfall in Lagos yesterday.PHOTO;AKEEM SALAU

The History of Vanguard

About Us VANGUARD Media Limited IN THE BEGINNING Vanguard Media Limited, publishers of Vanguard Newspapers was established in 1984 by Mr. Sam Amuka (a renowned, veteran journalist and columnist of the Sad Sam Fame.  Sam Amuka was editor of Sunday Times and the First Managing Director of the Punch Newspaper.) He is from Itsekiri land  in the present Delta State of Nigeria. Vanguard Media limited The maiden copy of VANGUARD hit the news stands as a weekly on Sunday June 3rd, 1984 with the motto: Towards a better life for the People. It went daily on July 15, 1984. It aims  to serve the people through unflinching commitment to free enterprise, the rule of law and good governance. DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH Between 1988 and 1995, it published among others, Mr. & Mrs. Magazine (a compilation of the popular comic cartoons on the front page of the paper), Lagos Mirror (an evening paper), Vanguard Yellow Pages (a directory), Lagos Law Directory and Sports Now (a weekly publication devoted entirely to sports). As at today, the paper has on its stable, the Daily Vanguard, Saturday Vanguard and Sunday Vanguard.  It has since added other titles taken care of specialised interests. These include: Financial Vanguard, Allure, Sweet Crude, Hitech, Sports Vanguard and Cyber life.  These titles  are so-product specific that no serious policy maker, businessman, Politician, student and/or interests groups would ignore. Major among Vanguard’s features include: Sports, Advertising, Management and marketing, Maritime, Energy, Hi-tech and Computer, Aviation, Business and Banking, Tourism, Health, Labour, Human Angle and Women affairs, Politics, Education and Insurance. In addition, the paper also features respected columnists like Kola Animasuan, Dele Sobowale, Pini Jason, Tony Momoh, Bisi Lawrence, Ocherome Nnanna, Les Leba, Helen Ovbiagele, Bunmi Sofola, Treena Kwenta, Obi Nwakanma, and many others and also until recently, Aig-Imoukhuede who passed on 23 January,2007. These names make VANGUARD a compelling read for discerning minds. Over the years of the paper’s existence, five editors have overseen its Daily editorial matters, these editors are: Mr. Muyiwa Adetiba  1984-1985 Mr. Akitoye Akiode  1985-1991 Mr. Frank Aigbogun  1991-1998 Mr. Gbenga Adefaye  1998- 2008. Mr. Mideno Bayagbon  2008 till Sept 2016 Vanguard is one of the leading Newspapers in Nigeria today . It has developed a rich heritage as the most entertaining, refreshing, authoritative, detailed and reader friendly newspaper in the country. Consequently, for every copy of VANGUARD purchased, at least ten people queue to read the same copy.  VANGUARD is a family-oriented newspaper which also appeals to the upwardly Mobile Executive and Captains of Industry. Very importantly, to meet the growing demands of the market, the paper circulates 20,000 copies (daily) in Lagos, the nation’s business heartbeat. Others include Abuja-12,000 copies, South-West 15,000, South-South 25,000, South-East 15,000, North Central 18,000, North-East 7,500 and North-west 7,500. These total 120,000 copies with a Print Run of 130,000 copies daily. Categorically, it is a newspaper with a penetrating reach to all the nooks and crannies of Nigeria which is today complemented by the most sophisticated, global readership through the internet address https://www.vanguardngr.com   Vanguard is a reference point in sports journalism. We dare say that we serve the menu hot and fresh in this area and a high level of professionalism is used, thus, this is too obvious to warrant any serious argument. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY In pursuit of its aim and objective of a better life for the people of Nigeria, the paper organized a public lecture in 1995 with the topic: Crisis and Reconstruction of the Nigerian economy by Prof. Bade Onimode. By 1996, another lecture was held with the topic: Understanding the Nigerian Economy and Polity in the 20th Century. It was delivered by the renowned historian, Dr. Yusufu bala Usman. In order for a broader perspective to be achieved, another lecture was organized on “Africa and Global Competitiveness in the next millennium (i.e. 21st century). This lecture was delivered by a Ghanaian Professor, Dr. Kwesi Botchwey, Director, Africa Programs and Research, Harvard Institute for International Development, Cambridge, USA. VANGUARD has also contributed greatly to finding solutions to the Niger Delta crisis by initiating public discuss and setting agenda for dialogue. It organised the “ONE VOICE” Conference for stakeholders in the South South. VANGUARD has successfully organised the ANNUAL BANKING AWARDS, an event held in high esteem locally and internationally. OUR VISION To be the Best Media group with the Widest Reach through innovation backed by excellent service delivery, highly motivated human capital and latest technology. OUR MISSION To impact positively on our Readers/Clients and society by providing high quality, reliable and affordable media products for promoting knowledge, political stability and economic prosperity. OUR CORE VALUES Equity and Fairness Integrity People- centerdness Excellence WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY What some Nigerian advertising practitioners say about VANGUARD “VANGUARD is consistent in quality and style. These make it a good advertising medium” Sam Itama Associate Media Director, Mediacom. “We have a good relationship with VANGUARD. I can’t remember the last time they missed our ads. They are very professional” Lolu Akinwunmi, Prima Garnet. “You cannot advertise fast moving-consumer-goods without the VANGUARD. Ditto for electronics”. Victor Mukeme, Senior Media Group Head, Lintas. “I consider VANGUARD a good national daily particularly after the reorganization two years ago. It is now a very efficient newspaper that is quite responsive to advertising needs.” Mr. Odii, Media Manager, Lintas. Editor Tel : 234- 7742861 

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Leadway Assurance Promotes Nigerian Art at Sao and the Muse 3

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Leadway Assurance Promotes Nigerian Art at Sao and the Muse 3

In alignment with its commitment to promote the creative energy of African artists to strengthen the growth of the art industry, Nigeria’s foremost insurer, Leadway Assurance has announced its  partnership with Sao Café for the 2018 edition of contemporary art exhibition tagged, ‘Sao and the Muse 3’.

This year’s exhibition themed: “Collaboration Era”, explores the power of coming together to solve problems, breaking the traditional rules of art by creating an unlikely collaboration of artists with diverse mediums to create out of the box art.

According to the announcement made available by the leading insurer, the partnership with Sao Café for Sao and the Muse 3, will further promote the celebration and empowerment of emerging art talents across Nigeria. It is also a vehicle to showcase Leadway’s bespoke Art insurance cover and give guests, collectors and art enthusiasts the opportunity to interact with and create useful conversations about the product and the cover it offers.

The event, which is set to hold from August 3 - 5 2018 at Sao Café in Lagos, has drawn the attention of artists and art enthusiasts since 2016; featuring a unique multi-media exhibition that celebrates art in its many forms, enabling guests to connect, create and learn about art and music.

Speaking on the partnership, Head Corporate Services, Olubunmi Adeleye, reiterated Leadway’s continued support towards the celebration and protection of the creative arts in Nigeria. “We are delighted to be a part of this laudable and exemplary initiative targeted at promoting the vibrant creativity of Nigeria’s art community. We understand the importance and the place of creativity in nation building and its role in upscaling the development of the minds of young adults, hence, our support for an event that will promote ingenuity whilst enabling the emergence of budding talents.”

“It is noteworthy that Leadway Assurance has consistently remained a front row proponent of the development and sustenance of creative arts in Nigeria, underpinned by the unveiling of our novel art insurance product designed to protect the various risks that the art community - comprising collectors, curators, promoters and the artists - are exposed to”, she added.

According to the event organisers, Sao and the Muse was borne out of the admiration for the bubbling new scene of young, young, up and coming artists who fearlessly pursue originality and in turn are shaping the identity of the Nigerian millennial.

The 3-day event will commission 12 artists from film, fashion, art, sound and color who will interpret a wide range of themes that affects the Nigerian millennial. As part of the exciting experience, the event will feature a curated art market where affordable art can be purchased, two master classes led by respected industry experts, as well as live painting and musical performances.

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Access Bank CEO at APF 2018

L-R:  Chair, The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, Graca Machel; 6th President of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim; GMD and CEO, Access Bank, Dr. Herbert Wigwe; Nigeria's former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili and CEO, Ecobank Foundation, Julie Essiam, at the ACT Foundation funded African Philanthropy Forum Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa

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