…Emmanuel said 500 indigenes of Oruk Anam had been enrolled in the state health insurance scheme, with 50 beneficiaries drawn from each community in the LGA, adding that health insurance cards had been issued to them. “The initiative is aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare and ensuring that residents, part…

…that importing refined petroleum products comes with additional costs, including labour, insurance, shipping and other expenses incurred in the exporting country. He called for stronger planning and regulation, adding that domestic fuel prices should not automatically rise whenever there is a geopolitical crisis abroad…

…single year until she turned 20.At the bottom of the box was a folder.Inside were life insurance documents, investment papers, and a letter from his lawyer explaining that Steve had changed everything as soon as he understood how sick he was. The house, the savings, the policies, all of it had been secured in my name a…

…he added. Abubakar said the Association’s Cooperative and Correctional Welfare Insurance Scheme had become a fallback for retirees, with members accessing between ₦2m and ₦3m on retirement, depending on rank. He also urged the Kogi Government and private sector to engage retired officers in security and intelligence ro…

…considerable financial pressure on families. She noted that although the National Health Insurance Authority had expanded coverage for aspects of cancer care, many Nigerians remained exposed to significant out-of-pocket expenses. On access to specialist care, Buhari said Nigeria continued to face gaps in cancer treatme…

…call biological transition rather than the traditional harvest cycle.” Obikanye said insurance, technical assistance, market access and better data were critical to reducing risks and making agricultural finance more affordable. The post Low productivity, market gaps trap farmers in poverty — Experts appeared first on…

Stanbic IBTC Insurance has said its successful verification under the new N10 billion minimum capital requirement marks the beginning of a new phase of growth, as the company seeks to leverage its stronger financial position in an insurance industry undergoing major regulatory and structural changes. Akinjide Orimolade…

…YTD return rises to 58.14% as oil, insurance stocks rally The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish run on Tuesday, adding N1.22 trillion to investors’ wealth as strong buying interest across key sectors pushed the benchmark index higher.Contents…YTD return rises to 58.14% as oil, insurance stocks rally The N…

…from our next match.” The Solid Miners will hope to bounce back when they host Bendel Insurance in their next league game at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. NPFL: Nasarawa United didn’t deserve Barau FC defeat — Mangut

…underserved by formal financial institutions, with limited access to credit, insurance and other appropriate financial services. Smallholder farmers were considered too risky to finance, with most lacking collateral, reliable data or structured records. It is estimated that only around 6% of African smallholder farmers…

…3-1 Ranchers Bees Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Enyimba Rivers United 2-0 Plateau United Bendel Insurance 2-1 Wolves NPFL: Rangers start title defence with draw as Tornadoes stun Enyimba

Professor Yusuf Usman, former chairman of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has urged voters in northern Nigeria to learn from the recent political developments in Osun State and recognise the power of their votes in determining the leadership of the country. Usman made the remarks during an interview with D…

…Health and the inclusion of essential psychiatric medicines in the National Health Insurance Authority’s coverage to reduce the financial burden on patients and their families. The APN urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to sustain the momentum created by the proposed decriminalisation of suicide, st…

…compliance. It noted that it collaborates with the Central Bank of Nigeria, National Insurance Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering to ensure that reporting entities comply with applicable regulations. Deposit Money Banks accounted for the bulk of STR fili…

…at the opening of trading to N154.977 trillion at the close. International Energy Insurance led the losers’ chart, declining by 9.85 per cent to close at N4.30, while Haldane McCall led the gainers’ table with a 9.38 per cent decline, finishing at N3.85. DAILY POST reports that the implementation of the Nigerian Insura…

By Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, yesterday, issued new licences to the seven additional insurance companies that have been confirmed and verified as compliant with the new minimum capital requirement under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA 2025). According to NAICOM, the…

Nigerian man pleads guilty to cross-country unemployment insurance fraud scheme in US A 60-year-old Nigerian national has pled guilty in federal court to charges stemming from his involvement with a cross-country unemployment insurance (UI) fraud scheme in the United States. The United States Department of Justice anno…

…his alleged involvement in a $5 million fraud scheme targeting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Omole was arrested at Adelaide Airport on Friday, August 14, after authorities reportedly intercepted him while he was preparing to board a one-way flight to Nigeria. He appeared in court on Monday, where pro…

NAICOM revoked Universal Insurance Plc's operating licence after the company failed to meet the minimum capital requirementThe commission appointed Ogbonna Chukwumerije of Pinheiro LP as receiver/provisional liquidatorChukwumerije issued a public notice warning banks, policyholders and creditors not to act on any instr…

…were Haldane McCall, Veritas Capital Assurance, Tantalizer, R. T. Briscoe and Regal Insurance, while Red Star Express, Transnational Express, Meyer, Chellarams and Fortis Global Insurance led the decliners. Sectoral performance was largely negative, with the banking sector recording the biggest decline of 1.82 per cent…

…significant losses as several stocks recorded sharp price declines. Sovereign Trust Insurance emerged as the worst performer, losing 50.39 per cent to close at N1.89 per share. Ellah Lakes followed with a 41.52 per cent decline to N8.10, while Guinea Insurance fell 43.37 per cent to N0.76. SUNU Assurances Nigeria decli…

…noticed suspicious transactions involving MIB TXN Bullion, Aba Branch; AIICO General Insurance Company Limited; Apogee Engineering Limited; and SIMS Nigeria Limited. A total of ₦1,340,425,393 was reportedly moved from the four accounts and subsequently transferred to several accounts held with Access Bank and 71 other…

…approved the enrolment of all local government pensioners into the state’s free health insurance scheme, which is scheduled to be launched on August 20, 2026, marking another major welfare intervention for retirees. The Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Local Government Staff Pensions Board, Dr. Eric Oluedo, discl…

Guinea Insurance Plc has completed its recapitalisation programme, cleared a major regulatory hurdle and positioned the insurer to pursue new business opportunities with a stronger capital base. The company announced the development on Friday, saying that it had successfully concluded its rights issue and private place…

…economy. For businesses, formalisation can improve access to financial services, credit, insurance, government programmes and procurement opportunities. For the government, it can provide better information on economic activity and improve its ability to design targeted policies. Digital platforms could also reduce the…