Introduction Writers have often inferred that Nigerians and many other African countries have in several ways contributed to the slow economic development of Nigeria, through the low patronage of Nigerian-made products and services. A good example is that many would rather spend on China-made products than buy locally made Aba[Read More…]
Consumer Education
Understanding Consumer Protection Risks Faced by Nigerian Digital Finance Users
Abstract The opening of Nigeria’s mobile money system to non-banks and new mobile banking products from commercial banks presents the potential for digital finance to take off in the country. To maximize the benefits of digital inclusion, expansion of use should occur alongside sufficient consumer protection policies and responsible product[Read More…]
Why You Should Avoid Some ‘Pure Water’ Despite NAFDAC Registration Number – Prof
A public health expert, Prof. Olalubi Oluwashogo, has warned on the dangers of patronising sachet waters not fully certified by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). He gave the warning during a town hall meeting organised by Fridabs Solacebase communication in partnership with Wole Soyinka[Read More…]
NBMA tackles NAFDAC over criticism of GMO consumption in Nigeria
The Director General of the Nigeria Biotechnology Management Agency (NBMA), Agnes Asagbra, has kicked against the disapproval of genetically engineered food by the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye. On 29 June, the NAFDAC boss, during an interview on Arise[Read More…]
NAFDAC alerts public to fake non-dairy creamer in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert on the illegal distribution of falsified Ginny Non-Diary Creamer Products. The product is widely distributed and sold across the country, particularly in northern Nigeria due to its high demand. Non-dairy creamer is a concoction[Read More…]
NAFDAC alerts citizens to poisonous wheat
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Gombe State government have raised the alarm over poisonous wheat circulating in large quantities in the state. NAFDAC, in a joint press briefing with the state government, yesterday, disclosed that they were able to intercept and impound[Read More…]
Food Safety: NAFDAC highlights dangers of consuming cooked items stored in refrigerator for over 3 days
As a veritable measure to curb contamination by disease-causing pathogens, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has urged Nigerian consumers to stop preserving cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, who said this in a statement recently[Read More…]
NAFDAC bans sale of Dex Luxury bar soap in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has banned the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap in Nigeria. The agency explained that the ban was due to Butyphenyl Methylpropional, (BMHCA) content in the product. BMHCA a.k.a Lilial is a possible human immune system toxicant or allergen, which[Read More…]
Consumers react to the feud between Multichoice and CPT
As the legal battle between Multichoice, a cable TV service provider with the Consumer Protection Tribunal has continued unabated, Consumers have continued to react to the ongoing crisis. Most of these Consumers who are distinguished members of Consumers Assembly, a platform dedicated to consumer’s advocacy and enlightenment proffers solutions that[Read More…]
EFCC Warn Consumers against foreceful riped fruits
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has begun moves against discouraging the forceful ripening of fruits, adulterated palm oil, contaminated meat and grains. Speaking during a sensitization campaign in Abuja, the Acting Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Dr Adamu Abdullahi expressed concern over the attitude of some traders, retailers[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…]