Since June 1, 2022, retail prices of carbonated drinks, especially those being sold in pet bottles, have spiked by 33 per cent. Thanks to the re-introduced tax on non-alcoholic, carbonated and sweetened beverages. The policy levies N10 excise duty sweetened beverages. The tax, recently included in the Finance Act 2021, drew opposition from the Manufacturers […]
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Customer dissatisfaction with a product, service, or complaint handling is a notable challenge in relationships between sellers/providers and end-users. Often times, displeased consumers do not report their experiences, basically, because they are unaware about their rights. On the contrary, even enlightened consumers sometimes become frustrated with not getting their complaint resolved by the affected product
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Streaming app, Spotify, is introducing a new feature that allows users to find nearby events and concerts. The feature replaces the existing ‘Concert Hub’ with ‘Live Events Feed’ on the app. Sam Sheridan, Spotify’s Product Manager for Live Events Discovery, said music fans can now engage with artists using the platform. For René Volker, Senior
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Consumers of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) have faced a Herculean task procuring the product lately. This is due to resurgent scarcity and attendant long queues at petrol filling station. The anxiety that there might be a price increase would be heighten by the declaration by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) that it
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Telecom service providers have up till August 24, 2022 to rollout the 5G network. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) gave the order on Thursday. Prof Garba Danbatta, NCC executive vice chairman, said this in Lagos. He said the deployment would open a new vista of opportunities for economic development. The NCC identified the challenges delaying
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The growth of online markets undoubtedly signifies a significant shift in consumer shopping behaviour and preference. In other words, more buyers are turning to online sellers and providers. Ease of purchase, majorly done through electronic bank transfer, product availability, and the offer of varieties apparently form part of the allure of online markets. A major
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Consumers are enjoined to stop buying or applying YW Cosmetics Glycolic Acid 70% on their skin. This is because the product has a high concentration of glycolic acid, which itself is a derived from Alpha hydroxyl-acid (AHA). Research has shown AHA to be highly acidic and overly photosensitive (ie. reaction to light). Cosmetics products made
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A new report compiled by the CEOWORLD magazine has found the best African countries to become an entrepreneur. The Entrepreneurship Index evaluates a total of 100 economies based on a wide range of factors to create an overall “best countries for entrepreneurship” index, including innovation, competitiveness, infrastructure, labour skills, access to capital, and openness for business.
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Growing older affects different parts of the body, including the brain. For some, learning new thing and recalling events may be a challenge. It may yet be sight for others, thereby prompting their need for medicated glasses. Consumertrics health guide, in this article, focuses on Vitamin D deficiency and its tendency to be a cause
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Travelers to North Korea are hereby urged to seek information and take necessary precautions as a new infectious disease has broken out in the country. Consumertrics learned that at least 800 families are so far affected by the latest disease outbreak. Medical crews and disease investigators have identified the infectious disease, discovered in Haeju City
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