Yemisi Izuora
Bluechips, government agencies and reputable organisations from various sectors have signed up support for the hosting of SUPERNEWS Local Content Confab’26 and 10th Anniversary Celebration holding at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos on Tuesday July 7th 2026 by 10 am prompt.
The organisations include the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Nigeria LNG (NLNG), Leadway Assurance company Limited, Guinea Insurance Plc., Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Stanbic IBTC Holding, Universal Insurance Plc. and Ugooafunwa Investment Company Ltd.
Appreciating the organisations, the Convener of the conference, the Publisher of SUPERNEWS Nigeria, Ngozi Onyeakusi thanked the organisations for their confidence in the event and their commitment to promoting meaningful conversations around 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 Anniversary 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 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.