The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) invites qualified and reputable Consultants, Research Institutions, Academic Institutions, NGOs, and Development Partners to submit Expressions of Interest for the conduct of priority research aimed at advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria.

*RESEARCH THEMATIC AREAS*
1. Expanding Coverage – Resource mobilization, pooling, and strategic purchasing of healthcare services.
2. Improving Quality of Care – Strategies to improve and incentivize quality of care within the health insurance ecosystem.
3. Improving Equity in Health Insurance – Effective public subsidies, social inclusion, and equitable access.
4. Improving Market Efficiency – Sustainability and viability of the health insurance market in Nigeria.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
• Research institutions based in Nigeria
• Nigerian academic institutions
• Health-sector NGOs and development partners
• Organizations with experience in:
o Health financing
o Health policy research
o Health systems research

SUBMISSION DETAILS (HIGHLIGHT)
Deadline: Monday, 26 January 2026 | 12:00 Noon (Prompt)
Submission Location: NHIA Headquarters, Utako District, Abuja
Soft Copy Submission: procurement@nhia.gov.ng

*DISCLAIMER*
Only pre-qualified consultants will be invited to the next stage of the procurement process. NHIA reserves the right to cancel or discontinue the process at any stage.

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Director, Procurement Department
National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
For: Director General/CEO