Money & Finance
Hidden fees costing Nigerian households up to ₦180,000 a year — and most have no idea
A six-month Consumer News investigation into banking charges, telecom surcharges, and utility billing reveals a systematic pattern of…
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Lagos State Clarifies Solar Panel Charges in Government Housing Estates
The Lagos State Government has addressed public concerns following a viral video alleging that residents are being charged fees to install solar panels across…
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Money & FinanceCBN upgrades Opay, Moniepoint, Palmpay, others to national licenses
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has upgraded the licenses of major FinTech companies and Microfinance Banks, including…
Business SolutionsExplained: What Is a Credit Score, and Why Is It Important in Nigeria?
In many developed economies, credit scores have long been a crucial part of financial systems, influencing everything from…
Money & FinanceThe Countries Where Crypto is Restricted or Illegal – And Why It Matters
Cryptocurrency has disrupted the global financial system, offering decentralization, anonymity, and digital efficiency. However, not all countries are…
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Recalls & WarningPowering the Future: How Renewable Energy is Transforming Africa, with Nigeria Leading the Charge
Africa stands at a crossroads in its energy journey. With a rapidly growing population and increasing energy demands,…
Tech & Gadgets
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Tech & GadgetsWhy Web Summit Qatar Matters for African Startups and Creators
As Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens in Doha, the spotlight is firmly on how emerging markets are reshaping the global tech economy…
Health & Safety
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Generic vs branded medications: what your pharmacist doesn’t always tell you at the counter
For most common conditions, generic medications are chemically identical to branded versions and cost a fraction of the…
Health & Safety
The supplement industry’s dirty secret: what’s actually in those capsules sold in Lagos markets?
Independent laboratory tests on 30 popular supplement products sold across Lagos markets reveal alarming inconsistencies between what is…
Food & Drink
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Palm oil price surge: is the supermarket markup really justified by supply chain costs?
Palm oil retail prices have increased by 62 per cent in twelve months. The Consumer News investigates whether…
Business Solutions30 Startups Shaping the Future of Food with Tech
The food industry is undergoing a tech revolution, from lab-grown meat to AI-powered food waste reduction, these innovators…
Analysis & Opinion
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Why Nigerian consumer protection law still has no teeth — and who is blocking reform
Despite a landmark 2021 legislative amendment, enforcement of consumer protection law remains piecemeal. The gap between what the law says and what consumers actually experience is widening dangerously.
OPINION
The real reason “Made in Nigeria” products still struggle to win consumer trust
Our own testing repeatedly shows that locally produced goods often match or exceed imports in quality. The problem is not quality — it is the ecosystem around quality…