In the high-ceilinged, austere halls of 16th-century Geneva, a stern French theologian named John Calvin was doing something revolutionary. While history remembers him for predestination and religious reform, Calvin was quietly laying the bedrock for what we now call Consumer Protection. He argued that the market was not a moral[Read More…]
Consumer Education
The Fallacy of the “Cheapest Fare”: Why Allen Onyema is Wrong on Airfare Pricing
In the heat of the December travel rush, the Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, recently took to the airwaves to make a provocative claim: Nigerians are paying the “cheapest domestic airfares in the world.” To support this, he pointed to the Atlanta, Charleston route in the United States, where[Read More…]
The Fallacy of “Cheap” Flights: Why Allen Onyema is Wrong on Airfares
I recently read the comments made by Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema, claiming that Nigerians enjoy the “cheapest domestic airfares in the world.” He cited examples like the Atlanta, Charleston route in the US costing $399 (about ₦600,000) for a 50-minute flight, comparing it to Nigerian tickets priced at ₦125,000.[Read More…]
The Christmas Crunch: Consumers Balancing Budgets and Baskets This Year
The air is thick with the scent of pine and cinnamon, but beneath the festive veneer, a quiet calculation is taking place in homes across the country. It’s the annual dance of Christmas shopping, but this year, the rhythm is decidedly more cautious, marked by the persistent drumbeat of elevated[Read More…]
Tribe, Trust, and Transactions: The Psychology of Consumer Behaviour in Nigeria
The Nigerian market, Africa’s most populous and vibrant, is a fascinating ecosystem where economic rationale often takes a backseat to deeply ingrained social and psychological drivers. For global brands and local entrepreneurs alike, understanding the “why” behind purchasing decisions requires looking beyond price tags and product features. The real currency[Read More…]
Building a Digitally Ready Nigeria: CREDICORP Launches New Device Credit Program
Across Nigeria, progress is increasingly driven by access to the tools that help people learn, earn, and participate fully in a modern economy. Over the past year, CREDICORP has supported thousands of Nigerians to acquire the assets that make daily life easier, from mobility solutions that shorten commutes and increase[Read More…]
BrandXchange Unveils Citizens Score Card for MDAs
For the fourth consecutive year, the Consumers Value Awards (CVA) convened regulators, brand managers, and consumers to celebrate excellence at the 2025 edition held on 26th November at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja. The highlight of this year’s event was the unveiling of the Citizens Score Card (CSC)—a new framework[Read More…]
A Paradigm Shift in Climate Accountability: LASEPA’s Implementation of the Lagos Greenhouse Gas Registry (LGHGR)
The discourse surrounding climate change mitigation in developing mega-cities often revolves around the challenge of balancing rapid industrial growth with environmental sustainability. In this context, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with Swanux Global Investment Limited and TPHG Technologies Limited, has embarked on a seminal project: the[Read More…]
Eko DisCo Confirms Rekhiat Momoh as CEO, Following Sustained Operational Performance
The Board of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has confirmed Mrs. Rekhiat Momoh as its Chief Executive Officer, following a period of sustained operational and financial improvement under her leadership. Mrs. Momoh, who served as Acting CEO since March 2024, oversaw a sharp reduction in Aggregated Technical, Commercial, and[Read More…]
From Skills to Start-ups: Unpacking Nestlé Nigeria’s Commitment to Youth Development—A National Investment in Human Capital
By Godwin Anyebe In a nation where the youth demographic holds the key to future prosperity, yet faces significant challenges in securing meaningful employment and entrepreneurial footing, the strategic intervention of private sector entities is becoming increasingly critical. Nestlé Nigeria stands out as a pioneering corporate force, systematically addressing this[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…]