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 […]
Key Achievements and Challenges of the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI)

INTRODUCTION Nigeria ranks as the 15th largest oil producer globally and the leading producer on the African continent. It also holds the largest proven natural gas reserves in Africa. The oil and gas sector constitutes the backbone of the Nigerian economy, reportedly accounting for approximately 65% of government revenue and over 85% of total export […]