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Third-Party Insurance: Things To Know About The Latest Police Enforcement

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February 3, 2025

The Nigeria Police Force on February 1st 2025, launched a nationwide enforcement of third-party motor insurance.

This new initiative aims to curb the high number of uninsured vehicles on Nigerian roads and provide victims of accidents with proper compensation.

While the policy has been established under the Insurance Act of 2003, many Nigerians, especially vehicle owners, remain uncertain about the details and implications of this enforcement

The enforcement exercise is kicking off simultaneously across the country. Motorists without valid third-party insurance have been advised to comply or face the consequences.

In a press statement released by the National Insurance Commission, titled “Understanding the Latest Announcement of the Enforcement of Third-Party Insurance by the Nigeria Police Force,” it was revealed that third-party insurance is the minimum coverage compulsorily required by law for any vehicle on Nigerian roads, while Comprehensive Motor Insurance is optional and recommended.

The statement reads: “The National Insurance Commission welcomes the announcement by the Nigeria Police Force that, effective 1st February 2025, there will be a nationwide enforcement of Third-Party Motor Insurance for all vehicles on Nigerian roads. This move aims to ensure compliance with Section 68 of the Insurance Act 2003.

“The Commission recognizes that many Nigerians, especially vehicle owners, may not fully understand the importance of the law or the benefits of the Third-Party Motor Insurance Policy. So, what does this mean for vehicle owners in Nigeria? To answer this question, the Commission states as follows:

“Third-Party Motor Insurance is the minimum coverage compulsorily required by law for any vehicle on our roads, while Comprehensive Motor Insurance is optional but recommended.

“The purpose of every vehicle on the road having Third-Party Motor Insurance is to ensure the safety of others and provide financial compensation for damages, injuries, or loss of life in the event of accidents covered by the policy.

“The Third-Party Motor Insurance Policy can be procured from or through only licensed insurance entities authorized by the National Insurance Commission to transact Motor Insurance business in Nigeria.

“The Third-Party Motor Insurance Policy is sold for a premium of N15,000 per year to private car owners, while the premiums for commercial vehicles vary depending on the type of vehicle.

“The Third-Party Motor Insurance Policy offers policyholders coverage up to N3 million to repair or replace the property of an innocent third party damaged during an accident. It also provides access to limited medical care for any injured third party as a result of the accident. In addition, it provides financial compensation to the family of the deceased innocent third party in the event of death.

“Furthermore, the Third-Party Motor Insurance Policy now includes third-party motor insurance coverage for the vehicle if driven to any West African country, as per the ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme.

“The Commission encourages vehicle owners in Nigeria to take full advantage of the enforcement announced by the Nigerian Police Force to ensure the safety and protection of lives, properties, and financial compensation for innocent third parties on our roads.

“A Complaints Bureau is also in place at the National Insurance Commission for resolving any complaints from the public who may be dissatisfied with an insurance company’s service or response to claims.”

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JUST IN: Ooni Visits Olubadan-designate Ladoja In Ibadan

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September 21, 2025

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, on Sunday, paid a visit to the Olubadan designate, Rashidi Ladoja, at his Bodija private residence in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The PUNCH reports that Oba Ladoja will be installed as the 44th Olubadan on Friday, September 26, 2025, following the demise of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90 years.

The two paramount rulers are currently exchanging pleasantries.

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JUST IN: FG Revokes 1,263 Mineral Licenses Over Unpaid Fees

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September 21, 2025

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The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has announced a fresh revocation of not less than 1,263 mineral licenses.

These licenses, which will now be deleted from the Electronic Mining Cadastral System portal of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office, include 584 exploration licenses, 65 mining leases, 144 quarry licenses, and 470 small-scale mining leases.

The minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, gave the revocation announcement in a statement issued by his special assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Sunday in Abuja.

The minister explained that the directive was issued due to the companies’ failure to comply with the requirement of paying their annual service fees.

The latest revocation brings the total mineral titles revoked under the current administration to 3, 794 including,619 mineral titles revoked for defaulting in paying annual service fees and 912 for dormancy last year.

By opening up the areas formerly covered by these licenses, the revocation is expected to spur fresh applications by investors looking for fresh opportunities.

The statement read, “Not less than 1,263 mineral licenses will be deleted from the portal of the Electronic Mining Cadastral system of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office, MCO, following their revocation by the Federal Government.

“These include 584 exploration licenses, 65 mining leases, 144 quarry licenses, and 470 small-scale mining leases.”

Approving the revocation following the recommendation of the MCO, the Minister said applying the law to keep speculators and unserious investors away from the mining sector would make way for diligent investors and grow the sector.

“The era of obtaining licences and keeping them in drawers for the highest bidder, while financially capable and industrious businessmen are complaining of access to good sites, is over.

“The annual service fee is the minimum evidence that you are interested in mining. You don’t have to wait for us to revoke the license because the law allows you to return the license if you change your mind,” the minister said.

He warned that the revocation does not mean the Federal Government has pardoned the annual service debt owed by licensees, adding that the list will be forwarded to the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission to ensure that debtors pay or face the wrath of the law.

“This is to encourage due diligence and emphasise the consequences of inundating the license application processes with speculative activities.”

In the recommendation to the minister, the Director-General of the MCO, Simon Nkom, disclosed that there were 1,957 initial defaulters when the MCO published the intention to revoke licences in the Federal Government Gazette on June 19, 2025.

He informed the minister that the gazette was distributed to MCO offices nationwide to sensitise licencees and encourage them to comply within 30 days in compliance with the Minerals and Mining Act 2007 and relevant regulations.

He observed that the delay in the final recommendation was due to complaints of several licensees who claimed to have paid to the Federal Government through Remita and had to be reconciled.

Earlier this month, the DG MCO had hinted that more mining licences would be revoked as part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the solid minerals sector and protect investors from fraudsters.

According to Nkom, the clean-up exercise, which covers expired, speculative, and inactive titles, is necessary to make room for genuine investors and ensure compliance with the law.

This is part of ongoing efforts at sanitising the sector since the inception of the Tinubu administration, and the salutary effects of the reforms are massive and manifest despite the attempts to push back by defaulters and their agents.