There have been many important shifts in consumer behaviour throughout history. The year 2023 will not be an exception. Welcome. Still wondering? Global consumer trends refer to patterns of consumer behaviour and purchasing habits that are prevalent across different regions of the world. These trends can be influenced by a variety of factors, such […]
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On counterfeiting? Let’s scream our voices hoarse then! There can never be enough said on the crusade to end counterfeiting no matter how tiny the fake product or even service may be. Have you bought some fake product lately? In fact, the cosmetic industry needs some clean up in this regard. Fake body lotions
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Yes, there are many consumer awareness blogs that are run by individuals and not by government agencies. These portals can be a great source of information and resources for consumers looking to learn more about their rights, how to protect themselves from scams and fraud as well as excellent consumer intelligence for brands looking
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Few weeks after Consumertrics held its maiden workshop on Responsible Borrowing and Lending, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has revealed action it is taking against illegal digital lenders, in the bid to sanitize their operations and protect borrowers’ rights. Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman, FCCPC, spoke on a Twitter space on
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it discovered malware in Microsoft Edge browsers and thus advises internet users on safety measures. How the malware works According to the advisory, the malware disguises as news, advertisement, weather or traffic updates on Microsoft Edge browser News Feed. As an advertisement, the malware comes across as attention grabbing
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Consumertrics has observed the distribution of counterfeited Bama mayonnaise in Nigeria foods market, hence this advisory. What you need to know: The fake product shares the same brand logo as the original but there is a little nuance in the colour of its content. As shared by a victim, the Bama logo wrapping on the
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has stated unequivocally on its website that it does not have a refund policy. This means that a ticket already paid for by an intending traveller is not returnable for purpose of getting a refund. Consumertrics considers the NRC’s ‘NO REFUND POLICY’ a violation of consumer right, as enshrined under
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Consumertrics has launched its advisory series and will be holding its maiden workshop, themed Responsible lending and borrowing: Balancing Access to Credit and Consumer Protection in Nigeria Digital Economy. The event, which is expected to draw together finance industry regulators, consumer protection agency, credit facilitators, among others, will be holding at The Zone Tech Park
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd) has issued a public alert disclaiming a fake advertisement about job openings in its employ. Garba Deen Mohammed, the group general manager, group public affairs division, issued the disclaimer. He warned the public to be disregard the scam advert. He stated that the whenever recruitment will be
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Dirty and, sometimes, mutilated naira notes are a potential health danger to members of the public. This is the because they are germs carriers. Money, being a legal tender for payment of goods and services, is transferable. At the same time, this also means that any virus-infected banknote will naturally spread germs and diseases from
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