The Standards Organisation of Nigeria National Steel Task Force has sealed 13 steel factories across the Nation for Standards infractions. According to the Chairman of the SON Task Force on Steel, Engr. Enebi Onucheyo, the companies located in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Abia and Edo States were shut until further notice[Read More…]
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WAMCO, Nestle, others exempted from dairy importation ban
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved six companies for the importation of milk and other dairy products. They are FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria; Chi Limited; TG Arla Dairy Products Limited; Promasidor Nigeria Limited; Nestle Nigeria PLC and Integrated Dairies Limited. The approval was contained in a circular issued by[Read More…]
DisCos have continue to fail consumers – Report
Reports on activities in Nigeria’s power sector which the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) made available on on its official webpage have exposed the repeated failures of the regulatory agency in making sure that the Discos deliver efficient electricity services to their customers. The reports which covered the period between[Read More…]
Please pay attention – this is true: How to read bar codes…
ALWAYS READ LABELS ON THE FOODS YOU BUY–NO MATTER WHAT THE FRONT OF THE BOX OR PACKAGE SAYS, TURN IT OVER AND READ THE BACK CAREFULLY! LOOK FOR THE BAR CODE With all the food and pet products now coming from China, it is best to make sure you read[Read More…]
CONSUMERS: Welcome to The Assembly
As we take-off with this initiative, we like to set the tone of engagement by explicit on the essence and terms in a way that will help all stakeholders. CONSUMERS’ ASSEMBLY is borne out of a strong conviction towards service, which scope is all encompassing; a commitment that kept expanding[Read More…]
Hypo partner NCDC tokick out LASSA fever
In a combined effort to ensure that the Lassa endemic remains significantly curtailed, Hypo, makers of a bleach brand joined forces with the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to conduct a national outreach programs in major markets especially in the most tensioned states across Nigeria. The national market outreach[Read More…]
Bhojsons powerhub introduces amaze power back up solution into Nigerian market
In attempt to deepen it’s market share, a subsidiary of the Bhojsons Group – Bhojsons Powerhub, Nigeria’s emerging power solutions company has introduced Amaze Power Back Up solution into the Nigerian market. The launch of Amaze – one of the leading Power Back Up brands in India, was held during[Read More…]
NAFDAC seeks support to end ripening fruits with carbide
Against the background of malpractices being perpetuated by some unscrupulous traders that use carbide to rapidly ripen fruits, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has challenged Nigerians that were privy to such dangerous activities to report to the Agency for prompt action. The Director General[Read More…]
FCCPC, FRSC to Prosecute Operators of Uninsured Fleet
The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have agreed to jointly prosecute transporters whose fleet are not appropriately insured in 2020. Babatunde Irukera, CEO, FCCPC, announced this recently while addressing participants at a collaborative workshop held by both organisations to engage passengers,[Read More…]
VAT raise:DisCos hike cost of pre-paid meters
Less than two weeks after the Federal Government began the implementation of the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT), the cost of pre-paid meters and other service charges have gone up, it was learnt at the weekend. It was gathered that many of the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]