Tag: Consumers
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Electricity consumers to get meter payments refund
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says all electricity consumers who paid for meters under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme will be refunded through credit “token” within six months. The Chief Executive Officer, EKEDC, Dr Tinuade Sanda, gave the assurance during a Customer
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Consumers abuzz as Schweppes sparks new excitement
Schweppes, the premium and invigorating beverage renowned worldwide, has launched its elegant 40cl PET bottles into the Nigerian market. This sophisticated packaging aims to provide consumers with an elevated and gratifying refreshment experience. Now available at various retail outlets, the new 40cl Schweppes PET Bottle showcases
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Why electricity consumers must pay their bills promptly – AEDC
The Niger Region, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says, electricity consumers in the area must pay their bills promptly to enable the company improve energy supply to serve them better. Mr Adamu Mohammed, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of AEDC
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INCOMPETENCE: NCPN blames TCN over collapsed National Grid
The Nigerians Consumer Protection Network (NCPN) has accused the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), of collapsing the National Grid due to incompetence. More than 24 hours after the collapse of the National Grid, the nation remained in darkness.
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Consumers ‘ll shun luxury items in next few months – CBN
Most Nigerian consumers are not likely to purchase expensive or luxury items in the next 12 months. The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) made this known in its Consumer Expectations Survey (CES) Report for December 2020, released by the Statistics Department of the apex bank on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the report, most consumers…
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Consumers reject new electricity tariff, accuse DisCos of corruption
Electricity consumers have expressed anger on the proposed hike in tariff as the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) took its public hearing to Kaduna on Tuesday. One of the consumers decried what he called high-level corruption in the electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). The public hearing tagged: “Investments towards improvement of power supply and quality service…
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Consumers, producers get website for rights protection
An independent online website has been formally launched in Lagos for protection of the rights of consumers and producers. The website known as Feedbackhall will give consumers and producers the opportunity to send feedbacks on products and services. Pat Utomi, a Professor of Political Economics, said at the launch that the platform would relieve many…
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Data rollover consumers’ gain, network providers’ loss
The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has described the new government directive on data rollover as a demonstration of consumer protection which would, however, impact negatively service providers’ revenues. The ATCON President, Mr Olusola Teniola, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Tuesday that the directive would ensure full utilisation of…
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Stop Discos from estimated billings, electricity consumers urge NASS
Some electricity consumers have appealed to National Assembly to enact a law compelling electricity distribution companies(Discos) to install pre-paid meters for all customers to save consumers from estimated billing. They made the appeal in separate interviews with newsmen on Friday at a forum on arbitrary estimated billing organized by Association of Electricity Consumers Right in…