Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General (DG), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says five out of its seven laboratories are now certified to check substandard products. Adeyeye said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. “We have seven[Read More…]
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NESG urges Nigeria to maximise AfCFTA opportunities
Latest technical report by Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), has revealed that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), may lead to one of two outcomes; a win-win outcome for all African countries, or a zero-sum game in which the gain of one country becomes the loss of another and[Read More…]
Reps panel asks NERC to suspend electricity tariff increase
The house of representatives committee on power has asked the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the planned increase in electricity tariff. NERC had directed the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to enforce an upward review of the tariff starting from April 1. But at its meeting in Abuja on[Read More…]
How would SON react to consumers’ issues in 2020?
Most market transactions in Nigeria continue to be governed largely by the dated rule of caveat emptor (BUYERS BEWARE) despite the evolution of government agencies saddled with regulating the exchange of quality goods and services for consumers hard earned money. Actually, Nigerians deserve better and the concerned agencies will do[Read More…]
Between fuel pump scam and Consumers
These digital fuel pumps are being used by filling station attendants to scam fuel buyers when you are buying into vehicle tank. It had happened to me several times but my suspicion was not confirmable and contestable. Yesterday, I opted to buy N2,500.00 fuel. The attendant programmed the pump accordingly.[Read More…]
Substandard products: SON prosecuting 15 defaulting importers, manufacturers
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has no fewer than 15 ongoing cases of defaulting importers and manufacturers of substandard products under prosecution in various courts across the country. Mr Bola Fashina, Special Assistant to SON Director-General, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja recently.[Read More…]
Electricity consumer group faults NERC’s plan to cap estimated bills by DisCos
A group, the All Electricity Consumers Protection Forum on Thursday faulted the plan to regulate estimated electricity bills issued by power distribution companies to their unmetered customers, billed to begin in February. Its National Coordinator, Mr Adeola Samuel-Ilori, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the Nigerian[Read More…]
Nerc Hypocracy
The feeble denial of Nerc on their website of an existing intending to increase tarrif won’t deter us from the action we have highlighted for ourselves at all electricity consumers protection forum. We won’t let us be caught off guard as it’s obvious the post made here today me must[Read More…]
NERC Hepocracy
The feeble denial of Nerc on their website of an existing intending to increase tarrif won’t deter us from the action we have highlighted for ourselves at all electricity consumers protection forum. We won’t let us be caught off guard as it’s obvious the post made here today me must[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…]