We would advise objective consideration of this piece, to situate it properly in relation to its purpose; CONSUMERS’ ASSEMBLY would rather that issues of concern serve collective good of all, albeit from the perspective of CONSUMERS, not minding parochial considerations. That also explains our position of inquisitiveness. We would always[Read More…]
Consumer Education
How Fraudsters Among POS Agent can use your ATM without OTP
I am a mobile money agent that operate different banks POS. A lot of customers always run to my office when been frauded in one way or the days. I help people in logging dispense error and fraud complains to banks on their behalf, from there I have gained a[Read More…]
Group reacts to mass disconnection order by Ikeja Electric.
In a bid to collect bills owed by consumers in March 2020 by Ikeja electric, the organisation issue statement on their intention to embark on Mass disconnection of consumers who failed to pay the estimated bill even without effects to the capping templates as directed by Nerc. Our engagement with[Read More…]
CBN suspends cheque clearing from today
With effect from today, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has suspended the clearing of all cheque instruments in the Nigerian clearing system. A circular signed and sent out to all Deposit Money Banks and the Nigeria Internal Settlement System (NIBSS) by the CBN on Monday stated that “no fresh[Read More…]
Sustainable consumption should be a matter of urgency and priority – Irukera
The chief executive officer of the federal competition & consumer protection council (FCCPC) Babatunde Irukera has said that, sustainable consumption should be a matter of urgency and priority for Nigeria. Professional bodies, regulatory agencies, among others must come together and ensure sustainable consumption becomes a reality. He added Irueka made[Read More…]
To address the unmet needs of kidney care in Africa, data is Paramount – Health Minister
The minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehahire has said that, the collation of a comprehensive data and the need to establish national as well as sub-regional CKD registries infrastructure for both dialysis and transplantation is crucial to tacking chronic kidney diseases (CKD). “there is also need to increase the number[Read More…]
NERC adjourns TCN presentation on spinning reserve
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Wednesday adjourned its session on the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to next Monday because the Market Operator (MO), Engr. Edmund Eje, who made the presentation, was not detailed. The session was to deliberate on the tariff for the spinning reserve for the national[Read More…]
DPR to commence clampdown on ilegal gas plants in Kwara soon – Official
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Kwara, on Friday, says it will soon clampdown on illegal gas outlets operating in various parts of the state. The DPR Head of Operations in Kwara, Mr Oyedele Ibitayo, disclosed this in Ilorin DPR had earlier embarked on a road show on Gas[Read More…]
BJAN Unveils Plans to Mark 2020 Consumer Rights Day
The Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) has concluded plans to hold the 2020 World Consumer Rights Day in Lagos. BJAN will mark the 8th edition of its Consumer Rights Day with the theme ‘Sustainable Consumer Behaviour’. The World Consumer Right Day, is an annual event organised BJAN as part[Read More…]
Nigeria operates cheapest electricity tariff in West Africa – Mohammed
The Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr. Usman Gur Mohammed, said Nigeria has the cheapest electricity tariff in the West African sub-region, and called for immediate review of tariffs. According to him, an estimated N1.7 trillion had been spent to subsidise electricity industry in the last six[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…]