Buhari and the economy: which way forward?
Expectedly, goodwill messages have deservedly, poured in from far and wide to congratulate the clear victor of the 2015 elections and President Elect, Mohammed Buhari, may not be unduly disturbed that President Jonathan’s inspirational and totally unexpected early acceptance of defeat, ironically, favorably raised the incumbent’s rating as a statesman beyond the pedestrian perception induced by his performance in governance.
After the storm
THE 2015 General election storm was expected to be rough. But the greatest fear was not before or during the turbulence; it was the anticipated after effects.
Agbor monarch congratulates Buhari, Jonathan
The Dein of Agbor Kingdom, Obi Benjamin Ikenchuku, has congratulated the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), on his victory at the just concluded presidential election.
Delta gov POLL: Urhobo in last minute move to field single candidate
UGHELLI—Ahead of the April 11 governorship election in Delta State, the political class of the Urhobo nation is in a last minute move to adopt a single candidate from its two sons, Chief Ovadje Ogboru and Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, both of the Labour Party, LP and All Progressives Congress, APC, respectively.
Mansard gets top place in insurance sector
Mansard Insurance plc’s outstanding performance has again been recognized as it was selected as one of the top quartile (first place in Insurance Category) of publicly listed Growth Strategy Leaders in Nigeria for the year 2015 awards season. This award honors “best of the best” growth companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in Nigeria and was presented by MSY Analytics, (a teaming partner and Nigerian representative of global research and growth consulting giant, Frost & Sullivan).
European reinsurers post strong performances but growth limited – report
The major European reinsurers have posted very strong full-year results for 2014 and continue to be well capitalised, with underwriting results that have been profitable owing to the absence of sizeable natural catastrophes and ongoing reserve releases. The reinsurers also show a continued focus on capital management, resulting in share buy-backs and increased dividend payments, as well as repurchasing and replacing existing hybrid debt.
