Blue-chip firms, regulators rally behind SUPERNEWS local content confab & 10th anniversary

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Universal Insurance Plc, Dr. Jeff Duru

Blue-chip companies, government agencies and leading organizations have thrown their support behind the SUPERNEWS Local Content Confab’26 and the title’s 10th anniversary celebration, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Supporting institutions include the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria LNG (NLNG), Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Leadway Assurance Company Limited, Guinea Insurance Plc., the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Universal Insurance Plc., and Ugooafunwa Investment Company Ltd.

Ngozi Onyeakusi, publisher of SUPERNEWS Nigeria and convener of the conference, expressed gratitude to the partners for their confidence and steadfast commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue on national development.

She said the strong support from these institutions underscores the growing relevance of SUPERNEWS Annual Conference as a veritable platform for policy dialogue, stakeholder engagement and promotion of excellence across various sectors of the economy.

She commended NLNG and Leadway Assurance Company Limited for being consistent in supporting SUPERNEWS Nigeria annual conference as well as other organisations and individuals, who have in one way or the other supported SUPERNEWS Nigeria in the past.

The conference with the theme; 'Local Content & Digitisation: Building Synergy Between Oil & Gas and Insurance Sectors for Inclusive Growth,' has the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Universal Insurance Plc, Dr. Jeff Duru, as the Chairman while the Group Managing Director/CEO of Royal Exchange Plc, Mrs. Idu Okeahialam as the Keynote Speaker.

The event, she explained is expected to attract regulators, operators, sectors' chief executives, policymakers, civil societies, media practitioners, students, among other stakeholders.

She noted that the conference has, over the years, evolved into one of the nation's respected platforms for discussing economic issues, recognizing excellence and fostering collaboration among stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.

Beyond the keynote presentation and panel discussion, this year's conference holds special significance as it marks the 10th anniversary of SUPERNEWS Nigeria, a decade of dedicated journalism, credible reporting and sustained advocacy for excellence across Nigeria's financial, insurance, oil and gas and telecommunications sectors.

So as part of activities marking the  celebration, SUPERNEWS Nigeria will at the conference recognise outstanding contributions by organizations that have distinguished themselves through innovation, regulation, leadership and service excellence.

Over the past 10 years, SUPERNEWS Nigeria has evolved into one of the country's respected media platforms, consistently providing insightful analysis, promoting informed public discourse and fostering stronger collaboration among regulators, operators, policymakers and industry stakeholders, organisers said.

Reflecting on the milestone, Onyeakusi, described the anniversary as a celebration of resilience and professionalism .

She noted that the 10th anniversary is not only an opportunity to celebrate past achievements but also to reaffirm SUPERNEWS Nigeria's commitment to responsible journalism, policy advocacy and creating platforms that stimulate constructive dialogue for national development

As anticipation builds ahead of the July 7th event, stakeholders across various sectors are expected to converge in Lagos for what promises to be a robust exchange of ideas and a celebration of excellence in corporate leadership, public service and economic development.
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