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Heirs Insurance and United Capital Empower Women Through Yoga, Finance Meet-Up
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—-Heirs Insurance Group and United Capital Plc have hosted the Yoga and Money Meet Up, an exclusive wellness and financial empowerment event for ambitious women.
The event, held in Lagos, offered a curated experience that combined guided yoga and stress management sessions with expert-led conversations on insurance, investment, and asset protection. It reinforced both companies’ commitment to making financial wellness relevant and accessible to Nigerian women.
Speaking on the initiative, Ifesinachi Okoli-Okpagu, Chief Marketing Officer at Heirs Insurance Group, underscored the strong link between insurance and wellness.
“Self-care is not just about indulgence; it is about making deliberate choices that safeguard one’s physical, mental, and financial well-being — and insurance is fundamental to that. For many women juggling careers, businesses, and family, this event addresses a significant pain point: how we protect our assets while still navigating life,” she said.
She also introduced the HerMotor insurance plan, designed for ambitious women who need more than just insurance.
The product offers comprehensive motor coverage against accidents, fire, theft, and other unforeseen incidents that may result in loss or damage to the policyholder’s car. An added benefit is the 24/7 emergency roadside assistance for female car owners during breakdowns caused by accidents or mechanical faults.
The first-of-its-kind solution in the industry is delivered in partnership with AA Rescue and includes a robust rewards programme through which customers can access discounts on spa services, wellness programmes, and more.
Dr Odiri Oginni, Managing Director of United Capital Asset Management, said the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to women’s empowerment.
“Empowerment is at the core of what we do, and co-creating an initiative that directly addresses the financial realities facing Nigerian women further emphasises this.
We recognise that financial independence and personal wellness are deeply interconnected, and by creating opportunities that bring both together, we are reinforcing our commitment to empowering women to confidently pursue and achieve their dreams. This vision informed the creation of our Wealth for Women Fund, which provides women with a secure and accessible avenue to invest smartly and build long-term financial security,” she said.
The Yoga and Money Meet Up reflects a joint vision to empower Nigerian women through financial education and protection.
Heirs Insurance Group is the insurance subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, which has investments across 24 countries and four continents. With a rapidly expanding retail footprint and an omnichannel digital presence, the group serves both corporate and individual customers across Nigeria.
United Capital Plc is a leading Pan-African financial and investment services group providing bespoke, value-added solutions to governments, corporations, and individuals across Africa.
With operations in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, and a growing Pan-African footprint, the group leverages technology, specialist expertise, and retail-led platforms such as InvestNow to deliver cutting-edge financial solutions.
United Capital has been recognised by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for three consecutive years.
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has denied reports that it secured presidential approval to restructure Nigeria’s airtime credit market and allow new operators to join the sector.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Ondaje Ijagwu, the commission’s spokesperson, disclosed that the agency played no part in the development as alleged.
“The commission wishes to state clearly that it is not aware of, and was not involved in the claims attributed to it in the report.”
FCCP’s reaction comes on the heels of claims that President Bola Tinubu has given the go-ahead to plans to open the market to nine Nigerian fintech firms as part of the administration’s Nigeria First policy.
The reports said the push would expand participation in a sector largely dominated by telecommunications operators and their partners, and could play a big role in reducing capital flight.
The reports also estimated that the market is worth about ₦3 trillion annually.
The FCCPC, however, did not comment on the estimated market size or the companies mentioned in the reports.
The commission also reiterated that the implementation of the DEON Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 remains suspended.
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According to the FCCPC, the suspension followed an interim injunction granted by the Federal High Court in Lagos on 15 April in a suit filed by the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN).
Mr Ijagwu said the commission remains bound by the court order pending the determination of the suit.
“As a law-abiding public institution, FCCPC remains bound by the court order to suspend enforcement of the regulation pending the determination of the substantive case by the court, which has been fixed for July 20, 2026, for further hearing,” he said.
He emphasised that the commission would steadfastly follow all lawful procedures related to the matter while fully complying with the court’s directives.
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—West Africa’s leading insurance and technology conference, Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), will return for its fifth anniversary edition on Thursday, 18th September 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.
Created by the strategic communications agency Creato Urban, the flagship event has evolved since its 2021 debut into a critical cross-industry platform designed to accelerate digital transformation, boost customer acquisition, and foster collaboration across the regional insurance landscape.
This year’s milestone event, themed “Building Insurance That Connects,” marks a fundamental shift in the industry’s digital evolution.
Rather than debating the theoretical benefits of technology, IMT 5.0 will focus strictly on the practical embedding of cutting-edge solutions into everyday insurance products, regulatory processes, and customer experiences. Convener Odion Aleobua emphasized that the conference comes at a critical juncture for a newly reformed and recapitalized insurance sector.
The core objective of IMT 5.0 is to bridge the existing gaps between technological innovation and consumer trust, ensuring that ambitious digital ideas translate into tangible impact and genuine financial inclusion for the people they are designed to serve.
To address these pressing integration challenges, the convention will bring together an interconnected ecosystem of founders, CEOs, domain experts, policymakers, and customers.
Attendees can expect a high-impact agenda featuring keynote presentations, technology showcases, and panel discussions dedicated to the forces reshaping African insurance.
The dialogue will directly confront the realities of deployment—moving from isolated concepts to collaborative, market-ready solutions driven by artificial intelligence, digitization, and customer-centric product design to define the future of the continent’s insurance landscape.
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