Nigeria's National Insurance Commission has issued operational guidelines establishing a framework to register, supervise and monitor web aggregators as insurance intermediaries. The guidelines apply to all web aggregators and insurers operating in Nigeria and took effect upon their release to the industry and public. Web aggregators are defined as intermediaries that maintain websites providing information on products from different insurers. The framework also covers activities including lead generation and lead management and must be read alongside other applicable legislation, guidelines and circulars governing insurance distribution channels.