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Research Article

RETIREMENT SAVINGS AND RETIREE'S LIFE ANNUITY: DEFINED BENEFIT SCHEME REINVENTED

Joshua Solomon Adeyele*

Defined benefit (DB) pensions have long served as a crucial tool for addressing old-age security challenges globally. However, in Nigeria, their relevance diminished after June 2004, reflecting a broader trend where these schemes lost favour due to the financial strains of an aging population. In this context, the discussion has shifted toward retiree life annuities, which provide income contingen...

Apr, 2025 pp. 1-16 101 views 215 downloads
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From Uncertainty to Prosperity: Unleashing the Power of Actuarial Risk Management to Revolutionize Non-Life Insurance Companies' Solvency in Nigeria

Joshua Solomon Adeyele*, Imoseme Marian Izedomi

The profitability of insurance companies hinges on more than just policy volume; adequate premium rates are crucial to ensure timely claim payouts. In Nigeria, many insurers struggle with premium income underwriting performance due to inadequate risk-based pricing, leading to asset depletion and compromised financial stability. This study investigates the impact of actuarial risks on non-life insu...

Apr, 2024 pp. 2-11 357 views 185 downloads
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Securing the Future: A Sensitivity Analysis of Actuarial Money Worth Ratios in Defined Contribution Pensions for Public University Employees

Joshua Solomon Adeyele*, Mohammed Nasirudeen Maiturare, Gbenga M. Ogungbenle

As policymakers scramble to combat pension deficits, defined contribution pensions emerge as a promising solution. But what drives their success? Our study reveals that total contributions and investment returns are the twin engines of this scheme. However, a mismatch between projected and actual returns can have disastrous consequences. Three crucial parameters were identified - rates of return, ...

Apr, 2024 pp. 12-21 90 views 249 downloads
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VALUATION OF PENSION PLAN OBLIGATIONS THROUGH SPOT AND IMPLICIT CONTRACT APPROACH

Joshua Solomon Adeyele*, Bright Igbinosa Oni

As individuals approach retirement, they face a complex web of factors that can impact their financial security. Our study sheds light on the intricate relationship between life expectancy, years of service, and pension benefits, with a focus on spot contract liability and implicit contract liability analysis. By exploring the intersection of these factors, we reveal how employees can maximize the...

Apr, 2025 pp. 17-32 1,657 views 83 downloads
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Assessing the Impact of Pension Reform on Retirement Financing in Nigeria: A Study of Fund I to IV

Halimah Sani Sambo*, Yusuf Abdulrahim Otori, Ahmed Yabagi

The pension reform Act 2004 marked a significant shift in the administration of Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) in Nigeria. To improve the adequacy of retirement benefits, the Act was amended in 2014, increasing the minimum contribution rates to 18%. This study investigates the impact of this amendment on retirement financing using a panel data analysis of Fund I to IV from 2014 to 2022. The re...

Apr, 2024 pp. 22-28 235 views 308 downloads
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Beyond Risk: The Moderating Role of Self-Control in Stock Market Investment Decisions

Yusuf Abdulrahim Otori*, Idris Ahmed Aliyu

This study investigates the relationship between risk tolerance, risk perception, and investment decisions among individual investors in the stock market, with a focus on the moderating role of self-control. By analyzing a survey of 388 investors, the research reveals that risk tolerance, risk perception, and self-control are all significant predictors of investment decisions. However, self-contro...

Apr, 2024 pp. 29-41 95 views 73 downloads
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ACTUARIAL UTILIZATION OF GM (1,2) MODEL IN SURVIVORSHIP ANALYSIS

Alfred Timzing Chakfa*, Gbenga M. Ogungbenle, F.M Abdulkarim, A.A Muhammad, S.D Bello,, S. Rawal

"This study aims to provide an analytical utilization of the GM (1,2) model in survivorship estimation, with specific objectives as to determining the force of mortality, estimating the number and curve of survivors, and ascertaining the number and curve of deaths. The data used in this research was sourced from the National Center for Health Statistics 2022 (United States) provisional life table....

Apr, 2025 pp. 33-45 726 views 243 downloads
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Saving Young Lives: Evidence-Based Strategies for Reducing Infant Mortality in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria

OGWU KINGSLEY JOEL*, Shehu Tijani Umoru

Infant mortality rates remain alarmingly high in Nigeria, despite global improvements in infant health outcomes. This study aims to identify sustainable solutions to mitigate infant mortality in Jos Metropolis. The research explores the impact of education, maternal health, healthcare systems, and infant conditions on infant mortality. Data was collected through structured questionnaires from hosp...

Apr, 2024 pp. 42-49 110 views 102 downloads
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CARBON FOOTPRINTS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS

Shehu Tijani Umoru*, Isibor Britney Osaigbovo

This study investigated the impact of carbon emissions on Nigeria's economic growth from 1990 to 2022. The research focused on key variables including carbon dioxide (CO2), energy consumption, methane emissions (NH4), and inflation rate. Using the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) method, the analysis revealed that CO2 emissions have a significant positive effect on economic growth, in...

Apr, 2025 pp. 46-54 131 views 161 downloads
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EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIOECONOMIC AND POLICY FACTORS ON INFORMAL WORKERS' ENROLLMENT IN NIGERIA'S HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME

A.K ONAFALUJO*, O. S BAMGBOSE, H.S OLUFAWO

This study examines factors influencing enrollment in Nigeria's National Health Insurance Act 2022 (NHIA) healthcare program among informal economy workers, who often face poor safety, health conditions, and limited insurance coverage, leading to preventable health issues. A sample of 389 workers from Ikorodu, Lagos, completed structured questionnaires. Using Least Square statistics, results show ...

Apr, 2025 pp. 55-62 132 views 372 downloads