Health Insurance – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:25:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Health Insurance – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 NAICOM, FRSC, NHIA Join Forces to Strengthen Enforcement of Motor and Health Insurance Compliance https://www.theinfostride.com/naicom-frsc-nhia-join-forces-to-strengthen-enforcement-of-motor-and-health-insurance-compliance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/naicom-frsc-nhia-join-forces-to-strengthen-enforcement-of-motor-and-health-insurance-compliance/#respond Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:25:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469973 The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have announced a collaborative framework to enhance the enforcement of compulsory insurance schemes across Nigeria, particularly focusing on motor and health insurance compliance. The partnership, which was formalised during a strategic meeting in Abuja, aims to address [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/naicom-frsc-nhia-join-forces-to-strengthen-enforcement-of-motor-and-health-insurance-compliance/feed/ 0 Reps Push Enforcement of Health Insurance Compliance in Private Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-push-enforcement-of-health-insurance-compliance-in-private-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-push-enforcement-of-health-insurance-compliance-in-private-sector/#respond Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:02:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468837 The House of Representatives has intensified efforts to ensure that private companies across Nigeria comply with the nation’s health insurance regulations, in a move aimed at expanding universal health coverage and improving access to quality healthcare for workers. The resolution followed a motion moved during plenary, where lawmakers expressed concern over the widespread disregard for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-push-enforcement-of-health-insurance-compliance-in-private-sector/feed/ 0 Firm Calls for Mandatory Health Insurance to Improve Healthcare Access https://www.theinfostride.com/firm-calls-for-mandatory-health-insurance-to-improve-healthcare-access/ https://www.theinfostride.com/firm-calls-for-mandatory-health-insurance-to-improve-healthcare-access/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:48:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391970 A leading healthcare firm has urged the government to make health insurance mandatory, highlighting the critical role that expanded coverage could play in improving access to quality healthcare for Nigerians. The call comes as Nigeria faces significant healthcare challenges, including inadequate funding, rising medical costs, and limited access to services, particularly for low-income families. Current [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/firm-calls-for-mandatory-health-insurance-to-improve-healthcare-access/feed/ 0 Anambra State Introduces Free Health Insurance for Children with Sickle Cell Disorder https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-state-introduces-free-health-insurance-for-children-with-sickle-cell-disorder/ https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-state-introduces-free-health-insurance-for-children-with-sickle-cell-disorder/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:52:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368343 In a commendable effort to prioritize the health and well-being of its citizens, Anambra State has launched a significant initiative by offering free health insurance to children diagnosed with sickle cell disorder. This proactive move aims to alleviate the financial burden on families dealing with the challenges of managing sickle cell disease and underscores the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-state-introduces-free-health-insurance-for-children-with-sickle-cell-disorder/feed/ 0 Endowment Fund: Governor Ajimobi promises Prudent Management, says Health Insurance a must https://www.theinfostride.com/endowment-fund-governor-ajimobi-promises-prudent-management-says-health-insurance-a-must/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:08:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176568 The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has disclosed that the recently introduced health insurance scheme is compulsory for all residents of the State, assuring that funds realized from the N50bn endowment will be judiciously utilized and well accounted for in line with the administration’s tradition of prudence, transparency and accountability. The Governor said that [...]

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]]> Isaac Adewole Suspends 8 Top Officials https://www.theinfostride.com/isaac-adewole-suspends-8-top-officials/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:48:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172252 The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has approved the suspension of more top officials of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to pave way for thorough investigation. In a statement by Boade Akinola, Director, Media and Public Relations of the ministry on Monday July 17, 2017, the minister had earlier suspended the Executive Secretary [...]

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]]> $2.2m Fraud: Court Awards Cost Against Defence To Former NHIS Secretary, Femi Thomas https://www.theinfostride.com/2-2m-fraud-court-awards-cost-defence-former-nhis-secretary-femi-thomas/ Tue, 24 May 2016 21:52:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129342 At the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on May 12, Justice Saliu Saidu awarded a cost of N5,000 (Five Thousand Naira) against Joseph Nwobike, SAN, counsel to Dr. Femi Thomas, former Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for failure to appear in court. Thomas alongside one Kabiru Sidi, a Bureau de Change Operator, was arraigned [...]

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