Policy Brief: Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025 (NIIRA 2025)

Policy Brief: Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025 (NIIRA 2025)

INTRODUCTION On 5 August 2025, the President of Nigeria signed into law the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025 (NIIRA 2025). This landmark legislation repeals the Insurance Act, 2003, and consolidates related provisions, ushering in a modern regulatory framework designed to strengthen financial resilience, improve market conduct, enhance governance, and protect policyholders. It aligns Nigeria’s […]