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Insurance Week 2026 to Hold Nationwide as CIIN Unveils Plans

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May 8, 2026

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The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria has unveiled plans for the 2026 edition of Insurance Week as part of efforts to deepen public understanding of insurance and strengthen collaboration across the industry.

Speaking during a virtual press briefing, the President and Chairman of the Institute’s Governing Council, Yetunde Ilori, said this year’s campaign will begin with Jumat prayers on Friday, May 15, which will serve as a prelude to the Insurance Awareness Walk on Saturday, May 16. The walk will commence from the premises of NEM Insurance Plc along Obanikoro Road, Lagos, and end at the National Stadium.

She added that a church service will be held on Sunday, leading to the official opening ceremony on Monday, May 18. Tuesday will feature a series of engagements with MSMEs and schools, while Wednesday will be dedicated to further engagements with market segments. Thursday will feature a hackathon, while Friday, May 22, will host the grand finale, gala night, awards, and ambassador event.

The CIIN revealed that unlike the maiden edition of the programme, where activities were concentrated in selected cities and towns, the 2026 edition will see all state chapters of the institute staging events and activities aimed at sensitising the public.

She explained that the initiative was introduced to create more awareness about the relevance of insurance, encourage engagement among stakeholders, and improve public perception of the sector.

Following the success of the maiden edition held simultaneously in Lagos, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, and Kano last year, Ilori said the 2026 programme would expand to include Ekiti, Abuja, Ondo, Owerri, and Abeokuta.

According to her, the activities lined up for the week are designed to project the insurance industry positively, educate Nigerians on the advantages of insurance coverage, and support capacity development among professionals in the field.

Ilori stressed the need for greater public education to address widespread misconceptions about insurance, noting that the industry must engage directly with communities rather than rely solely on office-based campaigns.

She added that introducing younger generations to insurance careers and opportunities remains a major focus of the programme, intending to build future talent for Nigeria and the West African sub-region.

Among the activities scheduled for the week are a health and awareness walk, the presentation of two insurance books for primary schools, panel sessions featuring non-insurance professionals discussing their views about the industry, recognition awards for individuals and organisations, the appointment of industry ambassadors, school and MSME engagement programmes, as well as a hackathon demonstration event.

Ilori further expressed confidence that the event would represent another major step forward for the insurance industry, adding that the planned programmes are intended to leave a lasting impact on practitioners, policyholders, and the general public.

She also thanked media organisations for supporting the maiden edition and appealed for continued partnership ahead of the 2026 programme.

Reflecting on last year’s event, she noted that the initiative produced encouraging outcomes, including requests from filmmakers for customised insurance products, improved inclusiveness through the hackathon, and increased patronage recorded by insurance companies and microinsurance agents.

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Supreme Court Upholds APP’s Registration, Ends Deregistration Battle Ahead of 2027 Elections

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June 17, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Supreme Court has brought an end to the legal dispute over the status of the Action Peoples Party (APP), affirming that the party remains duly registered and eligible to take part in the 2027 general elections.

The apex court struck out Appeal No. SC/CV/248/2026 after the appellant, Mr Blessing Elujiuba, voluntarily withdrew the case, bringing the challenge to a close.

This decision leaves intact earlier judgments delivered by both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, which had upheld the party’s legal recognition.

The ruling was delivered on May 12, 2026, by a five-member panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice John Inyang Okoro, who noted that the matter was withdrawn without objection from other parties.

The court subsequently dismissed the appeal following its withdrawal, formally ending the proceedings at the apex level of the judiciary.

The case involved the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Action Peoples Party (APP), and the party’s National Chairman, Uche Kingsley Nnadi.

The initial legal action had sought to force INEC to remove APP from its register on the allegation that it failed to meet constitutional requirements under Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution.

However, earlier rulings had found that APP met the necessary legal conditions for continued registration, citing evidence of electoral participation and victories at local government level.

The courts also upheld the interpretation that fulfilling any of the conditions outlined in Section 225A is sufficient for a political party to retain its registration status.

With all tiers of the judiciary aligned in its favour, APP’s legal standing remains intact, clearing the party to continue preparations for the 2027 elections without any outstanding court challenge.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria’s nuclear power programme plans still alive – IAEA DG

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June 17, 2026

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The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said discussions on Nigeria’s nuclear power programme remain alive, amid continuous technical engagements with concerned authorities in the West African country.

Mr Grossi disclosed the progress made on the nuclear power arrangement with Nigeria while responding to a PREMIUM TIMES’ enquiry at an IAEA programme in Vienna, Austria.

The IAEA DG said the agency continues to work with Nigeria on its nuclear power plan and IAEA officials had held visits and technical meetings with relevant stakeholders to actualise the dream.

In May 2024, while on a visit to Nigeria for a seminar on ‘Promoting Cancer Awareness and Advocacy Programmes’, Mr Grossi expressed the agency’s readiness to support Nigeria’s efforts to develop a nuclear power programme during meetings with senior government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.

Speaking during the visit, he described Nigeria’s pursuit of nuclear energy as “a logical move for a country of your (Nigeria’s) size and importance.”

When this newspaper asked Mr Grossi about the progress of the discussions and technical meetings since the visit two years ago, the IAEA DG reassured that discussions are still ongoing.

“We have continued working with Nigeria, I have to tell you. It’s not that after that visit, things stopped. We have continued at technical levels, some visits, and technical meetings,” the IAEA DG said.

He noted, however, that no final decision has been taken on the programme, adding that Nigeria’s status as a big crude oil-producing nation makes its situation quite different from other economies.

“There hasn’t been a decision yet. There is like a pre-decision to explore the alternative. Of course, your country (Nigeria) is a big oil producer country, an exporter, etc. So the discussion in your country is different from that in other countries,” the DG said.

The IAEA boss insisted that the conversation around the programme is still alive, but Nigeria’s energy options are quite diversified.

“It’s a matter of diversification more than a matter of need, maybe. But the conversation space is pretty much alive, I must say,” Mr Grossi said.

Nigeria’s nuclear energy programme operates under the guidance and safety standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), aiming to add clean, stable nuclear electricity to the national grid. The programme is managed primarily by the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) and is said to be advancing through the foundational infrastructure phases and planning stages.

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Earlier in September 2023, Nigeria signed its Country Programme Framework (CPF) for the period of 2024–2029 on the margins of the General Conference. A CPF is the frame of reference for the medium-term planning of technical cooperation between a Member State and the IAEA and identifies priority areas where the transfer of nuclear technology and technical cooperation resources will be directed to support national development goals.

Nigeria has been an IAEA Member State since 1957 and, according to the agency, its 4th CPF covering the period 2024 – 2029 identifies five priority areas, such as nuclear and radiation safety and security; food and agriculture; health and nutrition; water and environment; as well as energy planning and development.