Tag: #ConsumerProtection
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NAFDAC ORDERS NATIONWIDE RECALL OF BANNED SMALL-PACK ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered manufacturers of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and plastic bottles below 200ml to commence a nationwide recall and stop further production of the banned products. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the directive at a media briefing in Lagos, saying the agency…
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ONLINE INVESTMENT SCAMS: WHY THE PROMISE OF EASY MILLIONS KEEPS TRAPPING NIGERIANS
The collapse of fraudulent online investment platforms continues to leave thousands of Nigerians counting heavy financial losses, highlighting the dangers of schemes that promise extraordinary returns with little or no risk. From students and traders to civil servants, victims span all age groups, driven by the hope of making quick money in a challenging economic…
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NAFDAC ARRESTS SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL PRODUCER IN BENIN
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a suspected producer of counterfeit alcoholic drinks during an enforcement operation in Benin City, Edo State. The suspect, Daniel Okafor, was apprehended at a facility on Ewah Road, off Ikpoba Slope, where officials allegedly discovered the production of different alcoholic beverage brands.…
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NAFDAC ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL PRODUCERS IN LAGOS
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested two suspected producers of counterfeit alcoholic beverages during enforcement operations in Mushin, Lagos. The agency said the raids uncovered illegal production activities, leading to the recovery of large quantities of suspected fake alcoholic drinks, including products branded as premium local and international…
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FCCPC WARNS FIRMS: NO APPROVAL, NO MERGER DEALS
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned companies and investors to fully comply with merger and acquisition laws before sealing any deals. In a notice posted on its official X page, the commission said all qualifying transactions must be reported and approved in advance under the law. FCCPC stressed it can approve,…
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WHO APPLAUDS NIGERIA’S NEW COSMETICS SAFETY POLICY
Nigeria has taken a major step toward protecting consumers from harmful beauty products, as the country adopts its first national policy on cosmetics safety and health—a move the World Health Organisation (WHO) has strongly welcomed. In a statement on Wednesday, WHO praised the approval of the policy after nearly two decades of stalled attempts, describing…
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NAFDAC WARNS SOKOTO TRADERS AGAINST USING CALCIUM CARBIDE TO RIPEN FRUITS
Authorities caution that unsafe ripening methods could harm consumers, especially during Ramadan. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned fruit sellers in Sokoto against using Calcium Carbide to hasten fruit ripening. Coordinator Abdulsalam Lawal said the practice poses serious health risks, including kidney damage, cancer, hypertension, and other severe…
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SEC & NOA TEAM UP TO FIGHT PONZI SCHEMES
New partnership aims to protect Nigerians from investment fraud and shady schemes. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) are joining forces to launch a nationwide campaign against Ponzi schemes and other illegal investment operations. SEC DG Dr. Emomotimi Agama said the collaboration will leverage NOA’s nationwide network to educate…
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FCCPC WARNS AGAINST DANGEROUS FOOD ADULTERATION AMID DEADLY HEALTH RISKS
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised the alarm over widespread food adulteration by vendors seeking quick profits, posing serious health hazards to Nigerians. Toxic chemicals like calcium carbide, bromate, sudan red colorant, sniper, and formalin have been illicitly used in food processing, threatening public safety. Calcium carbide, commonly misused as a…
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NERC APPROVES N28 BILLION FOR FREE ELECTRICITY METERS TO BAND A AND B CUSTOMERS
Nigerian electricity users get a boost as NERC releases N28 billion to provide free prepaid meters, closing the huge metering gap and enhancing transparency in billing. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved N28 billion to supply free meters to all unmetered Band A customers and to expedite metering for Band B customers. This…
