NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE AUTHORITY
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA
ADDENDUM
RE: INVITATION TO SUBMIT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE CONDUCT OF VARIOUS RESEARCHES TO SCALE UP HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IN NIGERIA

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) had in its recent advertisements on the above caption, in New Telegraph and The Nations Newspapers of 5th January, 2026 slated the opening of the submissions to Monday 19th January, 2026. However, following the scheduled Publication in the Tenders Journal of 12th January, 2026, the opening of the Expression of Interest (EoI) would be held on Monday, 26th January,2026.

Note: All other information contained in the initial adverts remain valid except the opening date that have been shifted to Monday, 26th January, 2026. The Authority regret any inconveniences this might have caused.

Signed:
The Director,
Procurement Department,
NHIA Headquarters, Utako-Abuja
For: Director General/CEO, NHIA

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NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE AUTHORITY
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA
PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

INVITATION TO SUBMIT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE CONDUCT OF VARIOUS RESEARCHES TO SCALE UP COVERAGE IN NIGERIA

INTRODUCTION
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), is a regulatory and implementing Agency of Health Insurance in Nigeria. Pursuant to its statutory mandate and in compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007 (PPA 2007), the NHIA under its 2025 budget hereby invites qualified, competent and reputable Consultant/Firms to submit Expression of Interest (EoI) necessary for consideration for the Conduct of various Researches to Scale-Up Coverage in Nigeria.

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a global health priority anchored in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). SDG target 3.8 aims to ensure financial risk protection and access to quality essential health care services for all. Health financing is critical for achieving universal health coverage by raising adequate funds for health in ways that ensures people can use needed services and are protected from financial risk.

Nigeria’s healthcare system faces significant challenges due to inadequate investment and financing, resulting in physical and financial barriers that hinder optimal access to healthcare services.

In line with the mandate of the NHIA as enshrined in the NHIA Act, 2022 the Authority is empowered to regulate, integrate and promote health insurance in Nigeria with the ultimate aim of bringing millions of Nigerians out of health poverty. To actualize this, the Authority has developed a strategic policy direction anchored on four pillars:
1. Expanding Coverage
2. Improving Equity
3. Improving Quality
4. Improving Market Efficiency

The enablers for the attainment of these policy directions are
1. Enhancing Citizen Centered Engagement
2. Use of data and technology to improve equity and quality of care
3. Optimize Organizational Health and Structure

2. SCOPE OF SERVICE
Research Priorities – Research thematic areas and related research focus areas were identified by the NHIA. The research thematic and focus areas were identified as a national priority developed through a consultative process and review of existing literature.

The research areas are considered important to provide directions for future research toward solving major problems hindering meaningful actualization of UHC in the country. The research thematic areas are indicated below.

Lot 1: Expanding Coverage: The research should focus on resource mobilization, pooling as well as strategic purchasing of health care services

Lot 2: Improving Quality of Care: The research should focus on modalities of improving and incentivizing quality of care in the health insurance ecosystem.

Lot3: Improving Equity in health insurance: The research should focus on identifying strategies to improve effective public subsidies in health insurance and social inclusion

Lot 4: Improving Market Efficiency: Research should focus on enhancing the sustainability and viability of the health insurance market in Nigeria.

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective Consultant/Firms are required to submit, as part of their technical bid submission, the following mandatory documents, the absence of which disqualifies the bidder from further consideration in the bidding process:

a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7
b. Current Tax Clearance Certificates for the last three (3) years ( 2022,2023 & 2024) expiring 31st December, 2025
c. Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025
d. Evidence of Compliance with Pension Reform Act 2004 by inclusion of PENCOM Clearance Certificate expiring 31st December, 2025
e. Evidence of Compliance with Industrial Training Fund (ITF) in line with relevant provision of the ITF Amendment Act, 2011 (Certificate only) expiring 31st December, 2025.
f. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by inclusion of Interim Registration Report (IRR) issued by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)

COUNCIL FOR THE REGULATION OF FREIGHT FORWARDING IN NIGERIA
CORRIGENDUM TO EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) ADVERTISEMENT

This is to inform the general public that in the Expression of Interest (EOI) advertisement published on 10th November 2025, there were two errors as follows:

1. The CAC registration validity date stated in the advertisement was an error. Applicants are hereby informed that their CAC registration is valid, and the date previously mentioned should be disregarded.
2. The requirement for submission of bank statements (statement of account) shall NOT be used as a criterion for disqualification. Any applicant who did not submit a statement of account remains eligible for pre-qualification in line with BPP guidelines.

All other requirements stated in the original advertisement remain valid and binding.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these errors may have caused and thank all interested parties for their understanding.

SIGNED
MANAGEMENT

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COUNCIL FOR THE REGULATION OF FREIGHT FORWARDING IN NIGERIA (CRFFN)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANTS AND INSURANCE SERVICE PROVIDER

1.0. INTRODUCTION
The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), was established by CRFFN Act NO 16 of 2007 and charged with the responsibility to regulate and control the Practice of Freight Forwarding activities in Nigeria, and to ensure compliance with global best practice. In line with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, the Council hereby invites interested, competent, and reputable consultancy firms and Insurance service provider to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) for the provision of the following consultancy services under its 2025 budget.

LOTS AND DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

• CAPACITY BUILDING FOR FREIGHT FORWARDERS
  Lot 1: Capacity Building for Freight Forwarders North-West (Kano State) South- South (Port-Harcourt) and South West (Lagos State)
• HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FOR REVENUE GENERATION ENHANCEMENT
  Lot 1: Human Capital Development for revenue Generation Enhancement (Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano State)
• TRANSPORTATION RISK MANAGEMENT
  Lot 1: Engagement of an Insurance Service Provider for the provision of comprehensive Insurance Cover for the Council’s Fleets

2.0. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested consultants are required to submit the following documents, which shall be used as criteria for technical evaluation:
1. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), including CAC Forms 7 & 2 or CAC 1.1 valid till December, 2025;
2. Evidence of Firm’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid still December, 2025;
3. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid as at the date of submission (in compliance with Section 16(6)(d) of the PPA 2007) valid till December, 2025;
4. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till December, 2025;
5. Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till December, 2025;
6. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of the Interim Registration Report (IRR) or valid Certificate Issued by the BPP valid till December, 2025;
7. Company’s Profile, including a list of key professionals, their qualifications (attach CVs), and evidence of registration with relevant professional bodies;
8. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar consultancy services executed in the last five (5) years, including letters of award, job completion certificates, and reference letters;
9. Evidence of financial capability to execute the project, including reference letter from a reputable bank.
10. Audited Accounts of the Firm for the last three (3) years (2022, 2023, 2024);
11. Statement of Account for the Last three (3) years (2022, 2023, 2024);
12. Sworn Affidavit disclosing:
• That the company is not in receivership, insolvent or bankrupt;
• That none of the company’s directors has been convicted in any court for any criminal offence involving fraud or financial impropriety;
• That all documents submitted are true and correct in all particulars;
• That the company is not debarred from participating in public procurement in Nigeria.
Additional Requirements for Transportation Risk Management (Insurance Service Provider)
In addition to the above general requirements, firms applying for Transportation Risk Management must also submit:
• Evidence of Registration with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)
• Evidence of Membership of the Nigeria Council of registered Insurance Broker (NCRIB)
• Evidence of valid Professional Indemnity Cover for the firm/company
• Evidence of Financial Reporting Council to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and
• Proof of relevant experience in providing Insurance cover for Government Agencies or Corporate Organisations

3.0. TENDER ADMINISTRATION FEE:
Interested firms/company are required to pay a non- refundable tender fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) per Lot, Evidence of payment must be submitted along with the Proposal.
Payment should be made through REMITA (www.remita.net)

4.0. SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS:
Interested firms are to submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of their Expression of Interest documents in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

CAPACITY BUILDING FOR FREIGHT FORWARDERS
• Lot 1: Capacity Building for Freight Forwarders North-West (Kano State) South- South (Port-Harcourt) and South West (Lagos State)

HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FOR REVENUE GENERATION ENHANCEMENT
• Lot 1: Human Capital Development for revenue Generation Enhancement (Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano State).

TRANSPORTATION RISK MANAGEMENT
• Lot 1: Engagement of an Insurance Service Provider for the provision of comprehensive Insurance Cover for the Council’s Fleets

The envelope should be addressed and delivered to:
The Acting Head of Procurement,
Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN)
Address: No.1 Joseph Harden CRFFN Headquarters Marina, Lagos

The EOI documents for the LOTS are to be dropped in the Bid Box at the Procurement Unit, 2nd Floor, Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), No. 1 Joseph Harden CRFFN Headquarters Marina, Lagos not later than 12:00 noon, Monday, 10th of December, 2025.

5.0. OPENING OF EOI DOCUMENTS:
The EOI submissions will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission in the presence of representatives of firms, observers, interested member of public and relevant stakeholders at 3rd Floor (NPA Conference Hall) No. 1 Joseph Harden CRFFN Headquarters Marina, Lagos.