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Lasaco Assurance Launches N18.47bn Rights Issue to Strengthen Capital Base

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April 3, 2026

L-R: Deputy Managing Director, Rilwan Oshinusi; Non-Executive Director, Biodun Dosunmu; Betridge; Managing Director, Adeyemo Shobo; Non-Executive Director, Oluwatobiloba Lawal; Fola Tinubu, during a signing ceremony on rights issue of N18.47bn.

Lasaco Assurance Launches N18.47bn Rights Issue to Strengthen Capital Base

Lasaco Assurance Plc has unveiled a ₦18.47 billion rights issue, announcing plans to offer 9,236,321,546 ordinary shares as part of efforts to reinforce its capital base and drive future growth.

The announcement was made during a signing ceremony held at the company’s head office in Lagos, following approvals from the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Prior to this development, the company had secured shareholder backing at an extra general meeting, where investors approved the move to raise fresh capital through a rights issue.

Under the terms of the offer, shares are priced at ₦2.00 per share, with each share having a nominal value of 50 kobo. The rights issue is structured on the basis of five new shares for every six existing shares held by shareholders.

According to details released by the insurer, eligibility is limited to shareholders whose names appeared on the company’s register as of the close of business on February 20, 2026. The acceptance list opened on April 2, 2026, and will close on April 24, 2026.

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The capital raise is expected to generate approximately ₦18.47 billion, which will be used to strengthen the company’s underwriting capacity and position it for expansion within Nigeria’s highly competitive insurance industry.

In addition, the rights offered will be tradable on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited, allowing shareholders the flexibility to either subscribe to their allotted shares or sell their rights during the offer period.

Financial advisers to the transaction include Meristem Capital Limited as the Lead Issuing House and PAC Capital as Joint Issuing House.

The move aligns with broader efforts across the insurance sector to meet regulatory capital requirements, enhance balance sheets, and improve capacity to underwrite large-ticket risks across various sectors of the economy.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director of Lasaco Assurance Plc, Mr. Ademoye Shobo, stated:
“At Lasaco, we will continue to ensure that our capital is always robust, so that we’re able to deliver on the mandates to the general public.”

Lasaco Assurance Launches N18.47bn Rights Issue to Strengthen Capital Base

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