Life insurance and the fear of death
Francis Ewherido
August 19, 2019
This year alone, I know a handful of people in their 40s and 50s who have died. Take any day of your choice and go through all the newspapers; you are likely to find an obituary of somebody within this age range. The cause of death might range from accident and illness to death from […]
How big is Africa’s economy? (3)
Olukayode OyeleyeAugust 12, 2019
MUCH REMAINS TO be done if Africa is to be in better reckoning on a global turf: in economics, governance, real sector and wealth creation. A cursory look at the major global publications and broadcasts, especially the weekly and daily news outlets, might suffice to situate the relative obscurity of the continent compared to Europe, […]
On corporate reputation and Nigerian firms
MARTIN Ike-MuonsoAugust 12, 2019
Good reputation in business is, no doubt, prosperity sustaining. The perception that a service provider or the producer of a commodity will act with integrity as well as keep the promises made often attract customers. Business organisations that live up to the expectations of these customer perceptions usually receive good business patronage. The demand-supports become […]
How big is Africa’s economy? (2)
Olukayode OyeleyeAugust 5, 2019
CONTINENTALLY, AFRICA has presented an assortment of manifestations over a period of time. With the benefits of hindsight and observations in contemporary times, Africa can be described as a continent that is not in haste to transform politically, economically, scientifically, technologically or socially. Or, how else could we describe the avoidable shortcomings that have characterised […]
Political voice for the African youth via the Ibo apprenticeship system (1)
MARTIN Ike-MuonsoAugust 5, 2019
The unenviable role that money has been playing in the politics of various African countries makes it difficult for those who lack such capacity to perform effectively. The enormous amounts of money required to procure candidates application forms by many political parties are the most discussed. Money also dominates virtually every phase in the processes […]
ACFTA is now signed. What next?
MARTIN Ike-MuonsoJuly 29, 2019
After months of delay, the president finally signed the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement. That puts paid to the many arguments and counter-arguments on the suitability of Nigeria’s membership of the trading bloc. Regardless of the merits of protectionists arguments for import substitution, the protection of domestic industries, protecting our country against use as a […]
How big is Africa’s economy? (1)
Olukayode OyeleyeJuly 29, 2019
REGIONAL INTEGRATION on a continental scale is now a reality in Africa as the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has come into force, legally speaking. Economically speaking, however, AfCFTA still has many hurdles ahead. Surmounting these hurdles would require more than the efforts that brought AfCFTA into existence in the first instance. The first […]
LAC: Walking the talk
Francis EwheridoJuly 29, 2019
When the Lagos Area Committee (LAC) of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) had its mid-year workshop on Thursday, August 2, last year, the theme was “Insurance Broking: Transitions and Disruptions.” Among factors threatening the survival of insurance brokers in Nigeria, information technology ranked very high during the deliberations. Subsequently, when the current […]
Global energy transitions & implications for the Nigerian economy
CHIJIOKE NWAOZUZUJuly 22, 2019
By Prof chijioke Nwaozuzu For more than a century, fossil fuels have accounted for a larger proportion of global energy supply sources. However, with increasing global environmental challenges, arising from increasing concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) associated with fossil fuel combustion, there has been a renewed emphasis on low carbon intensive and environmentally- friendly […]
How far are we from war?
MARTIN Ike-MuonsoJuly 22, 2019
Many Nigerians agree that the level of insecurity in the country compares with what typically obtains in a war situation. And war is an inclement bed for prosperity to rest. Similar to war circumstances, many Nigerians have lost the freedom to move undisturbed from one location to another. News of the dead, maimed, persons taken […]