The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially commended the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) for its aggressive new reform agenda aimed at eliminating estimated billing and safeguarding power consumers. The endorsement follows the release of the 2025 Lagos Electricity Market Report, which outlines a roadmap for[Read More…]
Consumer Education
The Shadow Table: A Market Under Siege
The proliferation of substandard and falsified food products has reached alarming levels. In late 2025 and early 2026, investigations by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) uncovered a massive influx of unregistered, smuggled sugar brands, such as Grupo Moreno and Alvean, flooding local markets. These products often bypass[Read More…]
Telcos, Regulators Face Backlash for Defying Airtime Loan Court Orders
A deepening legal and regulatory standoff has left millions of Nigerian mobile subscribers in a state of growing frustration, as major telecommunications operators and government agencies appear to be disregarding explicit court orders to restore critical airtime and data credit services. What began as a regulatory attempt to sanitize the[Read More…]
Tax Ombud Urges Journalists to Educate Citizens on Fiscal Reforms, Taxpayer Rights
The Taxombud/Chief Executive Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr John Nwabueze, has underscored the role of the press in propagating the ongoing fiscal reforms by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, urging journalists to help educate the taxpaying public on the role of the Office of the Tax[Read More…]
‘Cut Salt, Save Lives’ — Stakeholders Advocate Healthier Living at Mirror Conference
Nigerians have been urged to pay closer attention to their dietary habits, particularly by reducing the intake of salt and sugary foods, as part of efforts to safeguard public health and reduce the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. This call formed the centerpiece of discussions at the Mirror Newspaper Conference[Read More…]
NAFDAC Warns of Fake Cerelac Products in Lagos Markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) hereby issues a critical warning to the Nigerian public, particularly parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers, regarding the circulation of counterfeit and unregistered Nestlé Cerelac Mixed Fruits and Wheat products in Lagos State. This alert follows a formal complaint lodged[Read More…]
World Consumer Rights Day: Experts Advocate Transparency, AI Integration to Boost Market Confidence
The traditional narrative of the Nigerian marketplace is undergoing a radical transformation. For decades, the relationship between the producer and the consumer was often a “black box”: raw materials entered a factory, a finished product emerged on a retail shelf, and the consumer purchased it based on little more than[Read More…]
Ado Bayero Mall Is Not for Sale – Management
…Advises Public to Disregard Fraudulent Listings The management and owners of Ado Bayero Mall, Kano, had debunked reports making the rounds that the Mall is up for sale. It categorically stated that the report was not only misleading, but untrue. In a statement signed by David Okpanachi, the general manager,[Read More…]
The Imperative of Quality: Standardizing Local Manufacturing in Akwa Ibom State
The industrial landscape of Akwa Ibom State stands at a critical crossroads. Following a recent directive from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), the state’s manufacturing sector has been issued a six-month ultimatum to achieve formal certification or face severe regulatory sanctions. While such mandates are often viewed by small[Read More…]
Analyzing the Cost Discrepancy Between Nigeria’s Domestic and International Aviation Markets
In recent years, the Nigerian aviation industry has become a theater of paradox. A traveler in Lagos looking to fly to London, a journey of over 3,000 miles, might find that their ticket price, when adjusted for duration and service, seems surprisingly competitive compared to a one-hour domestic hop to[Read More…]
Consumer TV
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…]