The organisers of the Consumers Experience Summit have officially announced that the second edition of the landmark event will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2025. The prestigious event will be hosted at the Lagos State Chambers of Commerce (LCCI). Organised by Consumers Assembly, an online news platform dedicated to[Read More…]
Consumer Education
Pioneering Green: Nestlé’s Blueprint for Corporate Environmental Stewardship in Nigeria
By Godwin Anyebe The challenge of environmental sustainability in Nigeria is multifaceted, characterized by pervasive plastic pollution, acute water stress in key regions, a national grid reliant on carbon-intensive energy, and pressure on agricultural lands. For multinational corporations operating in this complex landscape, environmental stewardship is no longer a corporate[Read More…]
Eko DisCo Advises Ibeju-Lekki Residents to Prioritize Safety Amid Rainy Season Risks
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has urged residents of Ibeju-Lekki and surrounding communities to exercise heightened safety awareness during the rainy season, emphasizing critical precautions to prevent electrical accidents and ensure reliable power supply. The advisory came during Eko DisCo’s recently held customer engagement forum in the Ibeju district,[Read More…]
Beyond the Surface: Exposing the Health Risks of Unregulated Skin Bleaching in Nigeria
As a consumer advocate, I have long carried the heavy burden of witnessing the devastating effects of unregulated products on people’s lives. But few issues weigh on me as heavily as the practice of skin bleaching, particularly when it is inflicted upon innocent children. The pursuit of a certain aesthetic,[Read More…]
CIFIAN Calls for Policy Coherence on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxation
The Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts, Nigeria (CIFIAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently align its sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax policy with broader public health objectives and Nigeria’s industrial development goals. The Institute warns that steep tax increases, if implemented without a coherent framework, could harm[Read More…]
Nigeria’s Consumer Battleground: Regulators Clamp Down as Digital Frontiers Expand
This past week, Nigeria’s consumer landscape has been a vibrant arena of legal battles, policy shifts, and evolving engagement strategies, largely dominated by the assertive stance of regulatory bodies against tech behemoths and a clear governmental drive towards a more robust credit economy. From unprecedented fines levied against global social[Read More…]
Nigeria First’ in Action: Examining the Impact of the New Policy on Local Industries
In a bold move to stimulate domestic production and foster economic self-reliance, the Nigerian government has officially rolled out its “Nigeria First” policy. This ambitious initiative prioritizes the procurement and utilization of locally made goods and services across various sectors. While the policy has been met with cautious optimism by[Read More…]
Defection Drama: A Symptom of a Deeper Political Malady
The familiar, almost theatrical, spectacle of political defections has once again gripped Nigeria. Politicians, like seasoned actors switching roles mid-play, are jumping ship with a nonchalance that borders on the absurd. This “defection drama” isn’t just a quirky political sideshow; it’s a stark reflection of the deep-seated issues plaguing our[Read More…]
MultiChoice subscription hike: Court affirms FCCPC’s power to investigate exploitation
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed the power of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate the recent MultiChoice subscription hike in Nigeria or any other companies suspected of being involved in exploitative pricing practices. The Court, according to a statement by Ondaje Ijagwu,[Read More…]
Senate Security Summit: Planting Seeds of Hope or Watering Barren Ground?
The air in Abuja has been thick with pronouncements following the Senate’s recent Security Summit. Resolutions have been passed, committees formed, and impassioned speeches delivered, all aimed at tackling the hydra-headed monster of insecurity that continues to plague Nigeria. But as the echoes of the summit fade, a crucial question[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…]