Tobacco companies have been mandated to embolden health warning graphics on their products, to discourage smoking. The instruction was given recently by the Founder of Cogent Device International, Subuloye Oyetayo Precious, who also advised Nigerians to take their health seriously. Recall that the government had instructed tobacco firms to combine[Read More…]
Consumer Education
FG blames tomato scarcity, price increases across Nigeria on farm infestation
The Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has said that a severe infestation of the tomato crop is the reason for the scarcity and elevated prices of the essential commodity in the country. In a statement recently via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Kyari referred to the infestation causing[Read More…]
Consumers fault Discos as meter price hits N147,000
Electricity consumers have kicked against the hike in the prices of prepaid meters as announced by the power distribution companies. The Electricity Consumers Protection and Advocacy Centre told our correspondent that the electricity sector in the country seems to have been structured to inflict hardships on the masses. The PUNCH[Read More…]
Streaming swells monthly internet spend to N216bn
Nigerians are consuming content on the internet at an unprecedented pace, with monthly usage up by more than 501.99 percent since 2019. This surge has been fueled by the growing appetite for streaming services and other online activities, accessible primarily through smartphones. According to data from the Nigerian Communication Commission[Read More…]
Afforestation measures, campaigns needed to save Benue’s environment – NES Chairman
The Nigerian Environmental Society, NES, says there should be delibrate measures of afforestation, sustained campaigns and capacity building to save the Benue environment. The newly inaugurated Benue State Chairman of the NES, Dr. Timothy Ishi, who stated this at the weekend shortly after assuming office, assured that his leadership would[Read More…]
Nigerian Monitoring Agency, NAFDAC Warns Against Caro White Lotion, Says Users Risk Endocrine Disruption
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against usage of Caro White, an Ivorian skin-lightening beauty lotion. The warning was stated in a the public notification issued by NAFDAC on May 13, stating Caro White, an Ivorian skin-lightening beauty lotion has been to have[Read More…]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency have joined forces to enhance consumer rights protection in Lagos. According to a statement recently, this was revealed during a recent visit by LASCOPA’s General Manager to the FCCPC headquarters in Abuja. The acting Executive Vice[Read More…]
Electricity tariff : FCCPC backs NERC over N200m fine on AEDC, demands more action
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed delight over the decision of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to slap a N200 million fine on Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over tariff rate violation issues. FCCPC, in a statement signed by its Acting Executive Vice Chairman and[Read More…]
Gambling & Betting: The New Trend in Nigeria
It’s no longer news that, betting, gambling and gaming has become so popular in Nigeria to an extend that, the state of gambling has become worrisome. In fact, prior to now, gambling has existed in Nigeria but was viewed as an antisocial activity and was actively discouraged by parents and[Read More…]
NCC Extends NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline By 1 Week
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended by one week the second phase of SIM-NIN linkage deadline, top officials of the commission has said. It would be recalled that the disconnection process was rolled out in stages, with the second phase scheduled for today, March 29. The first phase took[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…]