Recapitalisation of Nigeria’s insurance industry: What to expect
27 May 2019 |
2:45 pm
Following the 13-month ultimatum given by Nigeria's insurance regulator for companies to increase their minimum paid-up share capital, CNBC Africa explores how this development will impact Nigeria's insurance landscape joined by Ajibola Olayinka, Chairman, Finance, Investment and General-Purpose Committee at Law, Union and Rock Insurance.
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