OPINION/EDITORIAL

Why Reinsurance is the Unsung Hero of Consumer Protection

February 27, 2024/Edelman By Emeka Akwiwu, Group Executive Director, Continental Reinsurance Plc In the world of insurance, there’s a powerful yet often unseen force that plays a pivotal role in securing consumers’ financial wellbeing: reinsurance. At its core, reinsurance is a safeguard for insurance companies, allowing them to share and […]

Agricultural Sector Growth Remains Suppressed

February 27, 2024/CSL Research Nigeria’s agricultural sector grew by 1.13% in 2023 in real terms compared to the 1.88% growth rate recorded in 2022. In Q4 2023, the sector grew marginally by 2.77% to 2.10% from 2.05% in Q4 2022. The data also revealed that the sector’s contribution to GDP […]

How the G20 Can Build on the World Economy’s Recent Resilience

(Credit: Sailko/Wikipedia CC) February 26, 2024/IMFBlog By Kristalina Georgieva It’s fitting that G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will meet this week at Sao Paulo’s Biennale Pavilion, designed by famed architect Oscar Niemeyer. With its flowing lines and striking façade, it is a monument to the boldness of modern Brazil. I […]