With fewer than 30 qualified actuaries for a population of over 200 million, Nigeria has launched an ambitious national effort to bridge the wide actuarial skills gap threatening the country’s …
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Court Clears Wells Fargo of Blame in KSh 47 Million Heist Involving Equity Bank
The High Court in Kenya has ruled in favour of Wells Fargo Limited, dismissing a KSh 23.4 million claim filed by Equity Bank Kenya Plc over the theft of KSh …
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Court Clears Wells Fargo in ₦253 Million Moyale Heist Case, Blames Equity Bank for Security Lapses
A Kenyan High Court has ruled in favour of security firm Wells Fargo Limited in a case involving the theft of KSh 47 million (about ₦253 million) during a 2019 cash …
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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has welcomed a high-level delegation from the Central Bank of The Gambia as part of efforts to deepen regulatory collaboration and improve knowledge sharing in …
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NAICOM, Civil Service Office Hold Workshop on Group Life Assurance Policy
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation have jointly organised a workshop on Group Life Assurance Policy in Abuja. …
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Ex-Hilal Takaful Boss Urges Insurance Firms to Collaborate on AI Investment
The former Managing Director of Hilal Takaful Insurance, Mrs. Thaibat Adeniran, has called on Nigerian insurance companies to collaborate as a consortium to reduce the financial burden of adopting artificial …
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Nigerian Stock Market Gains N1.18tn in One Day as Insurance
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed strong on Wednesday, 19 June 2025, with investors showing renewed interest in insurance and oil and gas stocks, pushing the market capitalisation up by ₦1.18 …
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Leadway Assurance to Offer Mobile-Based Motor Insurance
SmartCash Payment Service Bank, a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has joined forces with Leadway Assurance to launch an easy-to-access, mobile-based motor insurance service across Nigeria. The initiative is designed to …
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Insurers Say Cybersecurity Guidelines Will Prepare Sector for Protection and Opportunity
The Insurers Committee has said the cybersecurity guidelines from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) will help to put the sector in a strong position against cyber risks and create opportunities …
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Kenya’s Insurance Regulator Moves to Stop Money Laundering in Life Insurance Sector
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) of Kenya is now making sure that life insurers do not become a way for people to launder dirty money. The move comes after growing …