consumer protection
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BRAND REPORT
NCC Device Checker Targets Counterfeit, Cloned and Stolen Phones in Nigeria
The NCC’s Device Checker could clean up Nigeria’s handset market, protect legitimate brands and reduce the value of stolen phones—but…
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BRAND REPORT
Data on Trial: MTN Says Apps Responsible for Data Depletion, not Unfair Billing
MTN says high-resolution video, autoplay, automatic downloads and background activity explain why many bundles finish quickly. BRANDECONOMY examines the technology,…
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BRAND REPORT
NCC Takes Phone-Number Fraud Fight Beyond Telecoms with TIRMS Expansion Plan
The NCC plans to extend its phone-number risk-verification system across banking, pensions, e-commerce and other sectors. The initiative could curb…
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BRAND REPORT
NADDC Moves to License Nigeria’s Motor Dealers as Portal Targets Fraud, Finance Gaps
NADDC is advancing a national registration and licensing portal for motor dealers, promising stronger consumer protection, improved vehicle traceability and…
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BRAND REPORT
Before You Buy a Phone: Understanding NCC Device Verification
The NCC is strengthening verification of SIM-enabled devices and urging consumers to check approval before buying. BRANDECONOMY examines what verification…
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BRAND REPORT
NAFDAC Records 821 Seizure Entries as Consumer Safety Faces Scrutiny
NAFDAC conducted 213 raids and recorded 474 new cases between January and August 2026, with cosmetics and drinks prominent in…
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NEWS
Fuel Relief Behind an App: NNPC’s ₦66 Petrol Discount Exposes Nigeria’s Digital Divide
NNPC’s ₦66-per-litre petrol discount was designed to offer temporary relief from rising fuel costs. But its app-only access model is…
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BRAND REPORT
Leadway Targets Diaspora, Visitors With Short-Term Insurance Arrival Pack
Leadway Assurance’s Arrival Pack targets Nigeria’s rising visitor traffic with short-term insurance cover for diaspora Nigerians, tourists, students, business travellers…
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NEWS
Petrol Prices Rise in Abuja as Dangote Refinery Lifts Gantry Price to N1,350
Filling stations across Abuja are raising petrol prices after Dangote Refinery lifted its gantry price to N1,350 per litre. The…
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BRAND REPORT
The Prof. Adeyeye Storm: Is NAFDAC’s Consumer-Protection Mandate in Deep Crisis?
NAFDAC’s fight against fake foods, drugs, drinks and sachet alcohol has become a defining test of consumer trust in Nigeria.…
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