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Folake Balogun
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Economics Correspondent, BusinessDay Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
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Personal Finance , Behavior , Investing , Retirement , Economics
Content
By David Olujinmi, Folake Balogun Verified, Chinwe Michael Verified| BusinessDay Nigeria Verified Insurance firms are tapping technology and innovation to drive the growth of their sector. At the 2025 edition of the BusinessDay Insurance Conference, themed ‘Resilience and Growth in Uncertainty: Charting the Path for Nigeria’s Insurance Industry’, stakeholders from across the insurance value chain said that innovation, technology, and infrastructure are critical for their growth.
By Folake Balogun Verified| BusinessDay Nigeria Verified Ekerete Gam-Ikon, deputy commissioner for Insurance, Finance, and Administration, has said that innovation, technology, and infrastructure have been proposed as the three critical forms of action to ensure sustainable progress in the Nigerian insurance industry.
By Folake Balogun Verified| BusinessDay Nigeria Verified Global smartphone shipments increased marginally by 1.5 percent year-on-year to 304.9 million units in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This growth was as manufacturers ramped up production in anticipation of the expected announcement by the U.S. Administration on tariffs on Chinese imports.
Company Info
BusinessDay Nigeria
BusinessDay is a prominent daily business newspaper in Nigeria, established in 2001 and headquartered in Lagos. It is notable for having a bureau in Accra, Ghana, making it the only Nigerian newspaper with such an international presence. As part of BusinessDay Media Ltd, the organization focuses on delivering comprehensive news and analysis on business, finance, and economic developments across Nigeria and Africa. The company offers a variety of services, including print and digital publications, which cater to professionals, investors, and policymakers interested in business insights. Additionally, BusinessDay organizes events and conferences that promote thought leadership in Africa's business landscape. With a workforce of around 173 employees, BusinessDay is recognized for its positive work environment, contributing to its reputation as a trusted source of business news and analysis.
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