As a veritable measure to curb contamination by disease-causing pathogens, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has urged Nigerian consumers to stop preserving cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, who said this in a statement recently[Read More…]
Consumer Education
NAFDAC bans sale of Dex Luxury bar soap in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has banned the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap in Nigeria. The agency explained that the ban was due to Butyphenyl Methylpropional, (BMHCA) content in the product. BMHCA a.k.a Lilial is a possible human immune system toxicant or allergen, which[Read More…]
Consumers react to the feud between Multichoice and CPT
As the legal battle between Multichoice, a cable TV service provider with the Consumer Protection Tribunal has continued unabated, Consumers have continued to react to the ongoing crisis. Most of these Consumers who are distinguished members of Consumers Assembly, a platform dedicated to consumer’s advocacy and enlightenment proffers solutions that[Read More…]
EFCC Warn Consumers against foreceful riped fruits
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has begun moves against discouraging the forceful ripening of fruits, adulterated palm oil, contaminated meat and grains. Speaking during a sensitization campaign in Abuja, the Acting Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Dr Adamu Abdullahi expressed concern over the attitude of some traders, retailers[Read More…]
North Forum Petitions NAFDAC, SON Over Harmful Food Additives
The Arewa Youth Protection, Unity and Peaceful Forum in Kano State has raised concerns about the proliferation of suspicious food additives in the Singer Market, a prominent commodity market in the state. The forum, therefore, petitioned several regulatory bodies, including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control[Read More…]
Consumers React to Chioma Okoli’s Bail Condition
Chioma Okoli who has been in a long legal battle with the owners of Erisco Foods granted bail recently. Her lawyer, Inibehe Effiong who made this development known through his official X handle formerly known as Twitter, @InibeheEffiong disclosed that, the conditions for bail include: 1.Bail in the sum of[Read More…]
‘Sniper causes cancer, deaths’, NAFDAC warns against use for food preservation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has once again warned Nigerians about the hazardous practice of using dangerous chemicals to preserve food items. Specifically, the agency has banned and emphasized the dangers associated with dichlorvos, a chemical commonly utilised by traders to safeguard food from spoilage.[Read More…]
Tobacco firms urged to embolden health warning graphics on products
Tobacco companies have been mandated to embolden health warning graphics on their products, to discourage smoking. The instruction was given recently by the Founder of Cogent Device International, Subuloye Oyetayo Precious, who also advised Nigerians to take their health seriously. Recall that the government had instructed tobacco firms to combine[Read More…]
FG blames tomato scarcity, price increases across Nigeria on farm infestation
The Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has said that a severe infestation of the tomato crop is the reason for the scarcity and elevated prices of the essential commodity in the country. In a statement recently via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Kyari referred to the infestation causing[Read More…]
Consumers fault Discos as meter price hits N147,000
Electricity consumers have kicked against the hike in the prices of prepaid meters as announced by the power distribution companies. The Electricity Consumers Protection and Advocacy Centre told our correspondent that the electricity sector in the country seems to have been structured to inflict hardships on the masses. The PUNCH[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…]