By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi In under two years, the Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has dramatically reshaped the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Moving beyond a history of inefficiency and opacity, Adeniyi has diligently steered the NCS towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, championing transparency, technological integration, and national economic[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor
Between the Chief of Defence Staff and the Unyielding Spirit of Nigeria
General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, recently offered a powerful testament to faith and national resilience. His words, steeped in personal experience and unwavering conviction, serve as a timely reminder of the strength derived from spiritual fortitude and collective prayer, even in the face of daunting challenges. Like[Read More…]
General Musa: A Steadfast Hand Amidst Shifting Sands
By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has emerged as a figure of resolute leadership in a period marked by profound security challenges. His tenure, though still unfolding, has been characterized by a multi-pronged approach that seeks to address the multifaceted threats facing Nigeria.[Read More…]
Appreciation for Addressing Price Tag Discrepancies and Call for Daily Updates
Dear FCCPC Team, I am writing on behalf of Consumers Assembly to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your prompt and decisive action regarding the issue of price discrepancies in retail environments. We were pleased to see that, following our recent report titled “The Price Tag Paradox: When Retail Shelves and[Read More…]
Between Multichoice Tariff Hike and Consumers
Dear Editor, Good morning, I hope this letter finds you well! I am a Nigerian and a subscriber of GOTV cable service provider for more than six years now. In April, I read in the news that, GOTV was about hiking its subscription fees from May 1st. In what appears[Read More…]
MY GRIEVANCE AGAINST AIR PEACE IS NOT PERSONAL, NOT VINDICTIVE
I was shocked by the level of outrage and discontent that my case against Air Peace Airline has generated. It was not my intention to ignite such wide-spreading outcry against Air Peace or even against the entire Nigerian commercial aviation sector. But, the situation is now obvious to the world[Read More…]
MIND-BOGGLING ABUSE OF TRAVELERS BY AIR PEACE AIRLINE
Dear Editor, Airpeace humiliated me, and destroyed my business and contract. I flew into Nigeria from Michigan USA to have a meeting with Anambra State govt. I was rushing to Awka the same day. 2pm flight I booked with Arik air was delayed until 5pm. I never want to enter[Read More…]
WHY I HAVE DECIDED TO SUE AIR PEACE AIRLINE
Yesterday, after a court hearing in Abuja, I was billed to fly back to Lagos. I had a 4:25pm Air Peace flight. I got to the airport by 2pm. At the check-in counter, I was told that my flight had been rescheduled for 8:10pm. I wondered why no message was[Read More…]
Customers BEWARE
Dear Editor, I have the honour to share my experience with your your esteemed platform, because it will help in sensitizing the larger society. Yesterday being Sunday I went to First Bank to use the ATM I got there and looked around and joined the long queue. A young lady[Read More…]
Re- TARRIF INCREASE AND CAPPING METHODOLOGY.
We received the news of tarrif increase with utmost surprise and mix feelings. As much as we may not be unaware as to reasons adduced for the increase , we still believe that such increase ought not to take place at this economic trying period of Consumers. With notices seen[Read More…]