Tag: NAICOM

NAICOM warns insurers over 2026 recapitalisation deadline
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NAICOM, NCGC partner to expand finance access for MSMEs, manufacturers

The National Insurance Commission has teamed up with the National Credit Guarantee Company to explore ways of increasing access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises, local manufacturers, and consumer credit clients. The partnership was agreed upon during a courtesy visit by NCGC’s management to NAICOM on Friday, According to The PUNCH. During the […]

Business

NAICOM approves Ademoye Shobo as Lasaco Assurance MD/CEO

The National Insurance Commission has approved Ademoye Shobo as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lasaco Assurance Plc. The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday, signed by the company’s Secretary, Gertrude Olutekunbi. Shobo’s tenure officially began on February 6, 2026. The statement noted that the board expressed confidence in Shobo’s […]

Agribusiness

FG partners NAICOM to reform agricultural insurance framework

The Federal Government is preparing to overhaul the agricultural insurance framework through a strategic partnership between the National Insurance Commission and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. The collaboration seeks to strengthen protection for farmers and support national food security goals. A statement issued by NAICOM on Saturday detailed the initiative. It followed […]

Finance

NAICOM rules out extension of insurance recapitalisation deadline

The National Insurance Commission has reiterated that it will not extend the ongoing recapitalisation deadline in the insurance industry, stressing that the timeline is clearly stipulated by law and cannot be altered. The commission’s Deputy Commissioner for Insurance (Technical), Dr Usman Jankara, made this known while representing the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer […]

Business

18 Insurers join NAICOM as recapitalisation effort gains momentum

The National Insurance Commission has reported a positive initial response to its recapitalization drive, with 18 insurance companies formally indicating their readiness to proceed with capital verification. The CEO Olusegun Omosehin, speaking at the EY Insurance Summit 2025, described the industry’s engagement in the process as encouraging. “Let me say that the industry’s response has […]

Telecommunications

NAICOM orders NIN linkage for insurance policies

The National Insurance Commission, has issued a directive mandating individual customers of insurance companies to link their National Identification Number to their insurance policies by April 2026. NAICOM also directed corporate clients to provide Certificate of Incorporation documents before the deadline. The directive was contained in a circular with the number NAICOM/TD/MCCB/CIR/73/2025, titled “Mandatory Submission […]

NAICOM warns insurers over 2026 recapitalisation deadline
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NAICOM warns insurers over 2026 recapitalisation deadline

The National Insurance Commission has warned that insurance and reinsurance firms that fail to meet the July 2026 recapitalisation deadline will face strict sanctions, including forced mergers or liquidation. In a circular to all operators, Deputy Commissioner (Technical), Dr Usman Jankara, said the commission would not hesitate to enforce regulatory action against non-compliant companies. The […]

NAICOM reveals over 1,500 complaints against Nigerian insurers
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NAICOM reveals over 1,500 complaints against Nigerian insurers

The National Insurance Commission has released a comprehensive report revealing that 1,571 complaints were lodged by policyholders against various insurance companies in Nigeria, with Industrial and General Insurance Plc recording the highest number of grievances. Published on NAICOM’s website on Wednesday, the report is part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to ensure insurers honor valid […]

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NAICOM directs African Alliance Insurance to resolve pending customer claims

The National Insurance Commission, the key regulating authority for Nigeria’s insurance sector, has directed the Board of African Alliance Insurance Plc to address and settle any outstanding client claims. This disclosure was made in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by NAICOM’s management, according to Nairametrics. The commission stated that this decision was motivated […]

Pension funds climb by 22% to N18tn - NAICOM
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Pension funds climb by 22% to N18tn – NAICOM

The total assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme hit N18.36 trillion by the end of 2023, according to National Pension Commission data. The PUNCH reported that PenCom’s unaudited report on pension funds sector portfolio for the period ended December 2023; Approved Existing Schemes, Closed Pension Fund Administrators and RSA funds (including unremitted contributions @CBN & […]

Pension funds climb by 22% to N18tn - NAICOM
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NAICOM penalizes underwriters who use illegal firms

A few insurance companies have been penalized by the National Insurance Commission for collaborating with unlicensed middlemen. The Punch reported that this was stated by the Commissioner of NAICOM for Insurance, Mr. Sunday Thomas, at the director’s conference for the insurance sector in Lagos, which had as its theme, “Driving insurance sustainability through innovations and performance: directors’ […]

Pension funds climb by 22% to N18tn - NAICOM
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Authorized insurance companies increase to 67 – NAICOM

The National Insurance Commission’s most recent numbers, which were obtained on Sunday, show that there are now 67 insurance companies with operating licenses in Nigeria. According to The Punch, NAICOM stated on Sunday that the number of companies increased from 54 to 67 in the most recent report. According to NAICOM’s report, the insurance firms consisted of “Life, 13; […]