The advent of technology and the internet have made the creation of online loan platform easy. Lending has been made possible by technology platforms thereby making brands scrambling for prospective customers Online loan platforms were first created by non-bank owners who act as brokers, collecting a fee to match borrowers[Read More…]
Consumer Education
FG Lifts Suspension On SIM CARD Replacement
The Federal Government, recently, lifted the earlier suspension order on replacement and activation of old Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card, but on the condition that the person must have enrolled and obtained the National Identification Number (NIN). The federal government had on December 9, announced the suspension of the sale[Read More…]
Break Yourself From The Shackles Of Religion
Break Yourself From The Shackles Of Religion In a way, most of us, especially in this clime have been held captive by the doctrine of religion for ages. As a matter of fact, we are surrounded by different kinds of religion and governed by them. Often times, we glorify them[Read More…]
CONSUMERS …Buy From Your Friends
The concept (some say it’s a theory) of LOVEMARK as a strategic tool for brand definition, positioning and offering is instructive and fundamental in this narration. Some writers have attempted to define the concept, but my position is that it is not given to definition, because it is operative, instructive[Read More…]
This is How Brand Negligence Expose Consumers to Health Hazard
Understanding the Role of Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission
There is no gain saying the fact that Most Nigerian consumers are ignorant of the existing laws that protect them from exploitation and other forms of abuse in the marketplace. As a matter of fact Unfortunately, final consumers who fail to acquaint themselves with are yet to know laws protecting[Read More…]
Understanding the Role of Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission
there is no gain saying the fact that most Nigerian consumers are ignorant of the existing laws that protect them from exploitation. As a matter of fact, final Consumer who are yet to know the existing Consumer laws protecting them as well as it’s implication are often the victim of[Read More…]
NERC to Sanction DISCOS for Breaching Capping Order Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) yesterday gave seven Distribution Companies (Discos) 14 days to explain why they should not be sanctioned for breaching the capping order on estimated billing of customers without meters. NERC’s order 197/2020 placed limits on estimated bills that[Read More…]
Latest Styles Fraudsters Use To Empty Bank Accounts Without Your ATM Card Or Cell Phone – Bunaboy
Before now Scammers need ATM card or mobile phone to empty Bank Account, but now they have upgraded their strategy, they don’t even need your ATM card, BVN or even your mobile phone number. Please let’s be very careful. There is a new HIGH TECH FRAUD in town called the[Read More…]
Debit Cards & Consumers …A Peculiar Perspective
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 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…]