Stakeholders Urge Overhaul of Health Insurance to Save Lives
Health stakeholders call for urgent reform of Nigeria's dysfunctional health insurance scheme after a free medical outreach in Port Harcourt highlights the deadly cash-and-carry system.
Health stakeholders call for urgent reform of Nigeria's dysfunctional health insurance scheme after a free medical outreach in Port Harcourt highlights the deadly cash-and-carry system.
A high-level policy roundtable by WARDC and Amplify Change calls for political will and funding to stop preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria. Experts and lawmakers outline solutions.
A Nigerian businesswoman shares her distress as her warehouse sits dangerously close to the raging fire at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos Island. See the dramatic video and details.
Agusto & Co assigns a BBB- rating with a stable outlook to Universal Insurance Plc, citing strong 2024 results, robust solvency, and improved profitability. Discover the key figures behind the rating.
A major fire has gutted the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island. Emergency services are battling the blaze as the number of casualties remains unknown. Get the latest updates.
Labour advocates urge IPMAN to provide health insurance for petrol station workers nationwide, citing daily exposure to toxic fumes and fire hazards. This follows NNPCL's new scheme for its retail workers.
NAICOM pushes for Takaful insurance growth to include underserved Nigerians. New 2025 law provides legal backing. Read how this ethical model will reshape the industry.
NCRIB President Ekeoma Ezeibe calls for a unified insurance industry to unlock Nigeria's economic potential. Learn how collaboration can drive growth and innovation.
Falcon Aerospace strengthens its board with aviation veteran Captain Ahmed Borodo as Non-Executive Director. This move follows the firm's $10M investment and international growth. Read more.
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry sentenced to 19 years for a devious plot to murder her husband and claim his life insurance. The victim bravely fought off masked attackers.
Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.
Taraba State launches an E-Referral and Claims Management System under its health insurance scheme, aiming to provide seamless healthcare for over 112,000 enrollees and move towards universal coverage.
Commercial motorcyclists in Abeokuta protest a new N200 daily health insurance levy, calling it exploitation. Council chairmen defend the scheme as vital welfare. Read the full story.
Okada riders in Abeokuta protest a new ₦200 daily insurance premium, calling it an extra burden. Council chairmen defend the scheme as vital health coverage. Read the full story.
The NDIC has initiated a payout of up to N2 million per depositor for customers of Aso Savings and Union Homes. Learn about the verification process and what happens to balances above the insured limit.
Nigerian Correctional Service and NHIA collaborate to provide health insurance coverage for inmates, aiming to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. Learn more about this landmark initiative.
SUNU Assurance shareholders approve N9 billion capital raising to meet new NIIRA 2025 requirements. The move aims to strengthen the firm's financial capacity before the July 2026 deadline.
Fresh tension in Nigeria's aviation sector as ATSSSAN officials warn against centralising union leadership under FAAN, calling it a 'dangerous monopoly'. Elections set for December 10 in Jos.
NAICOM states Nigeria's insurance recapitalisation is crucial for local firms to compete under AfCFTA. Only well-capitalised firms can handle cross-border risks. Read more.
Nigerian aviation experts warn new tax reforms from January 2026 could slash sector GDP by 20% and cut 30% of jobs. Learn the risks and calls for government intervention.
Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe of Fidelity Bank urges the FG to create a special funding window from the CRR to tackle the $25bn aviation finance crisis. Discover the plan to save Nigeria's airlines.
NDIC MD reassures depositors of N5m insurance cover, details collaboration with CBN for supervision, and warns against Ponzi schemes. Read key insights from Kano Trade Fair.
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics signs MoU with Auxano Aviation for 30 Jabiru J430 planes to expand pilot training capacity. Delivery starts this December.
FAAN's 2025 National Aviation Conference, led by Chairman Ganduje and MD Kuku, outlined major reforms and called for global partnerships to elevate Nigeria's airports. Read the key outcomes.
Fidelity Bank CEO Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe urges the Federal Government to create specialised funding from the CRR to bridge Nigeria's $25 billion aviation finance gap and support fleet growth.
FAAN's 2025 aviation conference saw Chairman Ganduje and MD Kuku unveil plans for investment, global partnerships, and major airport upgrades, driven by Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
NDIC MD reassures Nigerians of deposit safety with up to ₦5m insurance. He warns against Ponzi schemes and details collaboration with CBN for banking stability. Visit their Trade Fair pavilion for more.
Nigeria's NHIA and private sector leaders target 2026 to enroll millions from the informal sector into health insurance. Success hinges on digital tools, enforcement, and rebuilding public trust. #HealthInsurance #UHC
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Airbus reduces its 2025 aircraft delivery target from 820 to 790 due to a supplier quality issue on A320 fuselage panels. The company says up to 628 jets may need inspection.