{
  "id": 1841339,
  "title": "Fortis strengthens operation with new appointments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/fortis-strengthens-operation-with-new-appointments",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T01:22:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fortis-strengthens-operation-with-new-appointments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Fortis Global Insurance Plc has appointed two new Non-Executive Directors to its board, Dr Umar Faruk Umar and Mr Ufuoma Ibru, in an effort to strengthen its operations and enhance corporate governance. Dr Umar, who brings over 40 years of experience in board and corporate governance, holds a PhD in educational psychology and has served on the boards of several companies. Mr Ibru, a legal practitioner with extensive experience in hospitality, tourism, and financial services, holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Oxford. The appointments are seen as a strategic move to provide the company with valuable insights and guidance as it navigates the evolving regulatory landscape of the Nigerian insurance sector.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Fortis strengthens operation with new appointments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/fortis-strengthens-operation-with-new-appointments-1842498",
        "published": "2026-08-19T01:30:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}