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Etisalat Nigeria, recently, in Lagos, announced the introduction of a new flexible bundle package  known as EasyFlex. This new package, according to the operator, is an all-in-one plan, which offers customers the best value for money in Nigeria and the freedom to browse, text and make calls

Hewlett-Packard Co. forecasts fiscal first-quarter profit that missed analysts’ estimates amid a continuing slump in personal computer sales. Earnings excluding some items will be 68 cents to 71 cents a share for the period, which ends in January, the Palo Alto, California-based company said in a statement.

An organisation which specialises in prompt reportage of pension and insurance matters online, Inspenonline, has concluded plans to release a directory for the insurance industry to boost the ongoing insurance awareness campaign.

The Insurance Directory Project of Inspenonline, has been endorsed by the insurance regulator, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), and all the trade groups in the industry - Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) and the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN).

The Editor of Inspenonline, Mr Chuks Udo Okonta, said the process of producing the directory has commenced, and collection of relevant data from operators and ancillary professionals in the industry. He said the project has become necessary due to the depth of awareness about insurance operations in the country.

He noted that the project, when completed, would bring insurance closer to the public and help stem the rate of fake insurances, which often occurs due to inadequate knowledge of locations and names of organisations operating in the industry.

He noted that a recent study conducted by GIZ, a German agency for sustainable development, and Riskguard-Africa Limited, has revealed that less than 15 insurance companies operating in Nigeria are known by the public.

“The directory will contain the profile and contacts of NAICOM, NIA, CIIN, NCRIB, Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria (ILAN), insurance companies, brokering companies, Loss Adjusting Companies, Risk Surveyors Association of Nigeria (RISAN) and Risk Surveyors,” he said. 

Director General, Administrative College of Nigeria (ASCON), Mr Ajibade Peters, has stressed the need for civil servants to take full advantage of the  Pension Reform regime, saying that its provision would guarantee  better life in retirement.