Godwin Anyebe of ConsumerAssembly, Adetunji Faleye of BrandImpact and Amechi Obiakpu of Espi News, all of MediaConsortium take a look at the devastating effects of adulterated lubricants, otherwise known as engine oil in the nation’s oil and gas industry. Excepts: The adverse effects of fake and adulterated products in any[Read More…]
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Understanding the Role of Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission
There is no gain saying the fact that Most Nigerian consumers are ignorant of the existing laws that protect them from exploitation and other forms of abuse in the marketplace. As a matter of fact Unfortunately, final consumers who fail to acquaint themselves with are yet to know laws protecting[Read More…]
Understanding the Role of Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission
there is no gain saying the fact that most Nigerian consumers are ignorant of the existing laws that protect them from exploitation. As a matter of fact, final Consumer who are yet to know the existing Consumer laws protecting them as well as it’s implication are often the victim of[Read More…]
SON Raises Red Alert On Suspected Substandard Toyota Engine Oil
The Standards Organization of Nigeria has raised a red alert on the discovery of suspected substandard Toyota brand of engine oil in the Nigerian markets. A statement from the office of the Director General, Osita Aboloma Esq. disclosed that the suspected substandard Toyota brand of engine oil was discovered through[Read More…]
SON shuts down 13 companies over substandard infraction
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria National Steel Task Force has sealed 13 steel factories across the Nation for Standards infractions. According to the Chairman of the SON Task Force on Steel, Engr. Enebi Onucheyo, the companies located in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Abia and Edo States were shut until further notice[Read More…]
SON destroys N480m substandard mobile phone accessories
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has destroyed substandard mobile phone accessories worth N480 million at Epe in Lagos. Addressing the media at the destruction site, the Director General, Osita Aboloma Esq., stated that the organisation was on top of its game to ensure that substandard goods did not find[Read More…]
SON, NSCDC to partner on eradication of substandard products in Anambra
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State command, have resolved to rekindle the partnership between the two organisations towards combating the menace of substandard products in the state. This resolution was made during a courtesy visit of the Anambra State[Read More…]
SON Assures Consumers of Improved Service Delivery in 2020 – Calls for Increased Self-Regulation
Nigerian manufacturers, importers and consumers have been assured of improved service delivery from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in all areas of the agency’s mandate in year 2020. Director General, SON Osita Aboloma Esq. gave the assurance in a media chat to review the activities of the organization in[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…]