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Healthy Choices Aren’t a Luxury — They’re Your Right

In today’s fast-moving and often challenging economy, many Nigerians feel that healthy living is a luxury they can’t afford. But at Save The Consumers Initiative, we believe that healthy choices — from nutritious food to safe products — are not privileges for a few, but fundamental rights for all Nigerians.…

Introduction Every day in Nigeria, millions of consumers unknowingly purchase fake or substandard products. From medications that don’t work to electrical appliances that spark fires, these products pose serious risks yet the battle for safer markets is far from over. As a leading voice in consumer advocacy, Save The Consumer is raising awareness…

The internet helps us do many things — like sending money, buying goods, or talking to friends. But not everything online is safe. In Nigeria today, many scammers use the internet to trick people and steal their money. This article will help you know the common scams in 2025 and…

Why Does Your Data Vanish So Fast?

In Nigeria today, millions of mobile users are asking the same question: “Why does my data finish so quickly?” Despite spending more on data than ever before, consumers continue to receive less value for their money. From unexplained depletion to poor user experience, the frustration is growing — and it’s…

Consumer Rights Are Your Legal Shield – Use Them!

SAVE THE CONSUMER INITIATIVE | Know Your Rights. Speak Up. Stay Protected. At SAVE THE CONSUMER INITIATIVE, we’re committed to helping you: ✔️ Understand your consumer protection rights ✔️ Learn how to report fraudulent businesses ✔️ Stay safe from online shopping scams ✔️ Access the latest updates on consumer…

15 May 25

Awareness and Courage in Fighting Against the Ill-Treatment of Customers

In today’s customer-centric world, the fair treatment of consumers should be a priority for every business. However, ill-treatment ranging from poor service, unethical practices, and unfair pricing to outright fraud still persists. Fighting against such treatment requires both awareness and courage. Awareness is the first step. Customers must understand their…

12 May 25

Don’t Let Unfair Practices in the Marketplace Go Unchallenged in Nigeria

The marketplace in Nigeria is where people buy and sell goods every day. It is an important part of life and the economy. However, many unfair practices happen in the market. These include selling fake or expired products, unfairly increasing prices, cheating customers with wrong measurements, and using dishonest business…

19 Apr 25

A Report On The Consumer Protection Conference – (COPROCO 2025)

Conference Summary This summary captures a one-day programme of presentations, panel discussions, keynote sessions, interactive dialogue and question and answer sessions at the conference on Transparent Information–Responsible Consumer in Nigeria, which took place at Novare Hall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, 14th March…

18 Apr 25