News Highlights:
- Top corporations and government agencies have backed the SUPERNEWS Local Content Confab’26 and 10th Anniversary celebration.
- The event will focus on local content and digitisation while marking a decade of SUPERNEWS Nigeria’s impactful journalism.
Several blue-chip companies, government agencies and leading organisations across key sectors of the Nigerian economy have thrown their weight behind the forthcoming SUPERNEWS Local Content Confab’26 and 10th Anniversary Celebration, scheduled to hold at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
The growing list of supporters includes the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria LNG (NLNG), Leadway Assurance Company Limited, Guinea Insurance Plc, the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Universal Insurance Plc, and Ugooafunwa Investment Company Ltd.
The endorsement by these institutions highlights the increasing significance of the annual SUPERNEWS conference as a credible platform for robust policy discourse, stakeholder engagement and the advancement of excellence across diverse sectors of the economy.
Expressing appreciation to the supporting organisations, the Convener of the conference and Publisher of SUPERNEWS Nigeria, Ngozi Onyeakusi, thanked them for their confidence in the event and unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful conversations on national development.
According to her, the strong institutional backing further reinforces the conference’s position as a veritable forum for shaping ideas, promoting collaboration and driving conversations that impact national growth and economic transformation.
She noted that the sustained support from both public and private sector institutions reflects the trust that stakeholders have continued to repose in the SUPERNEWS brand and its annual conference.
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 another, 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, sector chief executives, policymakers, civil society, media practitioners, and 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, recognising 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.
As part of activities marking the Anniversary celebration, SUPERNEWS Nigeria will, at the conference, recognise outstanding contributions by organisations that have distinguished themselves through innovation, regulation, leadership, and service excellence.
Over the past ten 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.
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.
