Ford recall (update)
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Alleged Sexual Harassment of a Student by a Lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University
Pursuant to Section 2(f)(i) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Act The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has keenly followed a raging controversy regarding the sexually and emotionally abusive conduct of demanding, and or providing sexual gratification in exchange for favourable grades in school. Although the widely discussed controversy underscores an
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Public service warning regarding consumption of medication containing codeine
Pursuant to Sections 2(c), (e), and (j), Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Act 2004 Codeine is an opiate, and one of many in the opioids family. It is therefore classified as a narcotic substance, although not an illegal drug. Codeine is largely used as a pain reliever and cough suppressant. As such, it is
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Controversy over the safety of Blue Band “Spread for Bread” and solubility in rising and high temperatures
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is aware that a short demonstration video showing how Blue Band “Spread for Bread” (a product of Unilever Nigeria PLC) reacts under certain heat conditions has been circulating, particularly on social media. The video, or impression it conveys, has become the subject of anxiety and intense controversy. It
Recall of certain Ford Fusion, Lincoln and Focus vehicles on account of manufacturing defect
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2(b) and 2(c); CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCIL ACT On March 14, 2018, the Ford Motor Company in the United States initiated a recall. Approximately 1.4 million vehicles are affected by the recall. The purpose of the recall is that; on some models, steering wheel bolts could become loose and cause the steering wheel
FCCPC, online marketing Coys streamline operational principles for enhanced Consumer confidence
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and senior management of the online marketing companies had a meeting on March 15, 2018 to commemorate 2018 World Consumer Rights Day, which has “Making the Digital Marketplaces Fairer” as its theme. The meeting focused on the current consumer experience in the online shopping marketplace. The particular
FCCPC welcomes increase in excise duty on tobacco, alcoholic products, says it’s control to abuse
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Tuesday identified with the Federal Government’s recent increase in excise duty on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, stressing that it will serve as a measure to reduce the risks of abuse and disease. Similarly, the Council also applauded the Buhari administration’s consideration for consumers in “granting
Arik Air emergency landing – FCCPC underscores need for additional scrutiny, precaution for safe operations, consumer confidence
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has underscored the need for additional scrutiny and precaution in the aviation sector in order to ensure safe operations and passenger satisfaction. The Director General of FCCPC, Babatunde Irukera made the assertion in a statement issued on Friday, March 9, 2018 following an emergency landing of Arik
