The Federal Government had debunked claims in a viral video that the body of those who took coronavirus vaccines can light up an electric bulb! The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Faisal Shuaib, described the claim as “false”, saying that the COVID-19 vaccine does not[Read More…]
Consumer Education
FG tells Nigerians to reject prepaid meters without NEMSA label
The federal government has urged Nigerians to reject prepaid meters with the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) label. NEMSA’s chief electrical inspector Peter Ewesor, charged Nigerians to ensure that meters installed are in line with the approved metering code. Mr Ewesor stated this at a seminar organised by the[Read More…]
Fashola: Why Nigeria Needs To Continue Borrowing
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has justified the loans obtained by the Federal Government, saying the country needs to borrow for development. Critics of the current administration have at different times accused President Muhammadu Buhari of mortgaging the future of Nigerians, especially the younger generation. But speaking[Read More…]
Consumers Lament Scarcity Of Onions In South
The Onion Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (OPMAN) recently announced the suspension of supply of onions to the South-East over the security challenges currently in the region. The national president of the association, Aliyu Isa, said at a news conference on May 2, 2020 that the decision was based[Read More…]
Global food prices hit 10-year high as Nigeria suffers heavy shortages
In May 2021, the prices of major food items across the world rose to their highest level in 10 years — and Nigeria is no different. A visit by TheCable to some markets in Lagos and Ogun states have shown a greater increase in food prices in the last six[Read More…]
Consumers: BEWARE OF FASTMONEY
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…]
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
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…]