Award-winning journalist and Daily Economy Editor, Nike Popoola, is set to unveil a book chronicling two decades of transformation in Nigeria’s insurance industry.
The book, titled ‘Trends in Nigeria’s Insurance Industry (2005–2025) & Selected Insurance Icons’, will be officially presented on March 31, 2026 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lagos, by 10am as part of activities marking the second anniversary of Daily Economy Concept, the Publisher of Daily Economy.
According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Monday, Popoola, who has spent years covering the insurance beat, said the publication was driven by the need to document the industry’s evolution and preserve its institutional memory.
“This book is the product of extensive research and years of covering the insurance sector. It tells the story of how the industry has evolved from a relatively underdeveloped sector into one that is increasingly relevant to Nigeria’s economy.
“Importantly, it highlights the people whose contributions have shaped this transformation,” she said.
The book covers major reforms, regulatory developments, recapitalisation efforts and the contributions of notable industry leaders across a 20-year period.
The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, will deliver the chief keynote address and present the book at the event.
Chairman of Prestige Insurance Brokers Limited, Prince Feyisayo Soyewo, will chair the occasion, while the Group Managing Director/CEO of the African Reinsurance Corporation, Dr. Corneille Karekezi, will serve as Special Guest of Honour.
Other expected guests include the President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Yetunde Ilori; Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association, Kunle Ahmed; and President and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Ekeoma Ezeibe, FCIB.
The publisher of Daily Economy described the book launch as a contribution to the insurance ecosystem and a platform to spotlight the growth and potential of the industry.
“As a publication committed to deepening financial literacy and industry knowledge, we are proud to present this book as a contribution to the insurance ecosystem.
“It is not just a celebration of our journey over the past two years, but also a platform to spotlight the growth and potential of Nigeria’s insurance industry,” the publisher said.
The publication is expected to serve professionals, policymakers, researchers and students, and includes photographic documentation of key industry events spanning two decades.
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