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Nestle partners NGO to train kids on waste management

Nestle Nigeria Plc is partnering with International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) to train primary school pupils in Ogun state on effective waste management approach. Themed, Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK), the training will take place in six primary schools in the state, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Nestle’s statement, released by Victoria […]

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CBN jacks up interest rate to 13.5 per cent

Finance / Consumertrics

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised interest rate from 11.5 per cent to 13.5 per cent. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, announced this on Tuesday while addressing the reporters after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja. Emefiele said this while reading the 285th communiqué issued at the end of the apex bank’s Monetary Policy

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Two million Electric Cars Sold In Q1 2022

Energy / Consumertrics

The International Energy Agency (IEA), in a new report, says that two million electric cars were sold in the first quarter of 2022. The sale is up by three-quarters from the same period a year ago. IEA’s annual Global Electric Vehicle Outlook adds that the sales of the electric cars comprise both the fully electric

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EFG Hermes Consumer Unit Enters $10m Deal With Amazon

Finance / Consumertrics

EFG Hermes Holdings, through its subsidiary valU Consumer Finance, has entered a $10million deal with Amazon. valU will serve as a payment method forAmazon’s customers, who will have the chance to split the total cost of purchases into multiple payments using the platform The company, in a statement, said, “Amazon agreed to acquire $10 million

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WHO Confirms 131 Monkeypox Cases Outside Africa

Health Care / Consumertrics

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that there are 131 confirmed monkeypox cases and 106 further suspected cases since the first was reported on May 7. The majority of the recent cases have been reported in Europe. The organization also said infection is “containable” and limited. “We encourage you all to increase the

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How To Report Adverse Drug Effect In Nigeria

Health Care / Consumertrics

Adverse drug reaction (ADR) is that which a user gets from taking a particular medication. This effect may be different from person-to-person, but the basic fact is that it such an unwanted, uncomfortable, or sometimes dangerous reaction from drug intake. Due to poor consumer literacy and laxity in enforcing consumer protection, adverse drug effect cases

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What You Should Know ABout NCC planned Policy On Internet Governance

ICT/Telecom / Consumertrics

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is setting up a standardised cyber insurance policy to enforce internet governance in Nigeria. NCC executive chairman Professor Umar Danbatta said this in his address at the symposium on internet governance, held at the federal capital, Abuja. Danbatta said the policy would entail advocacy on internet and internet

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Six Foods You Should Avoid To Stay Healthy

Health Care / Consumertrics

Food is important to the body because it provides energy and the nutrients we need for our growth and body activities. Therefore, maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires eating the right foods! However, there are certain foods that are not only nutrition-less but also potentially harmful to the body and should be avoided. Carbonated Drinks (Soft

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10 Oral Hygiene Tips To Protect Your Teeth

Health Care / Consumertrics

Keeping good oral hygiene is essential to our wellbeing. The mouth being the gateway to the body means it deserves special care. It might surprise you to know that that tooth enamel is the strongest substance in the human body. However, bacteria and acid attacks are enemies of your enamel. This is because they eat

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How You Can Save Money On Electricity Bills

Energy / Consumertrics

By Mariam Akanni Electricity consumers have continued to grapple with rising tariff amidst poor services from energy distribution companies. Due to poor regulation, energy providers have continued to shortchanged customers, especially unmetered ones. For those using pre-paid meters, here are ways you can save on your electricity consumption. Do not leave phones plugged in overnight

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