4 d. ago Price hike: May 8 fixed for judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC dispute

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has reserved judgment for May 8 in the suit by MultiChoice Nigeria against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services. Justice James Omotosho fixed this after counsel to both parties […] The post Price hike: May 8 fixed for judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Price hike: Court delivers judgment on FCCPC case against MultiChoice May 8

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that its legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria is not an attempt to regulate prices but to address alleged exploitative practices and abuse of market dominance. This is just as the court fixed May 8 for judgment on the matter. The Read More

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4 d. ago Price hike: Court fixes May 8 for judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC dispute

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja     The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has reserved judgment for May 8 in the suit by MultiChoice Nigeria against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services.   Justice James Omotosho fixed this after counsel […] The post Price hike: Court fixes May 8 for judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court fixes May 8 for judgment in FCCPC, MultiChoice price hike dispute

Tribune Online Court fixes May 8 for judgment in FCCPC, MultiChoice price hike dispute The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 8 to deliver judgement in the legal battle between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and MultiChoice Nigeria over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services. The trial Judge, Justice James Omotosho, fixed the date after taking arguments from […] Court fixes May 8 for judgment in FCCPC, MultiChoice price hike dispute Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Lagos food bank initiative, GloWorld feed 1,500 Bariga residents

Tribune Online Lagos food bank initiative, GloWorld feed 1,500 Bariga residents The Lagos Food Bank Initiative, in partnership with GloWorld, has empowered 1,500 residents of Bariga with essential food packs, clothing, and relief materials during its community outreach in the area. Beneficiaries, who were primarily vulnerable women and households, each received a food pack containing staple items such as rice, garri, spaghetti, noodles, tomato paste, sardines, […] Lagos food bank initiative, GloWorld feed 1,500 Bariga residents Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, on Monday, distributed food items to less privileged members of the Muslim community across the six Area Councils of the FCT.   This initiative, he said aligns with the FCT Administration’s longstanding […] The post Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Sallah: Sokoto lawmaker disburses N43m, food, clothing to 3,500 households

Tribune Online Sallah: Sokoto lawmaker disburses N43m, food, clothing to 3,500 households In a bid to support his constituents during Ramadan and the upcoming Sallah celebration, Alhaji Mani Maishinko (PDP-Sokoto) has disbursed N43 million in cash, along with food items and clothing materials, to 3,500 households in Sokoto State. Maishinko, who represents the Silame/Binji Federal Constituency, described the initiative as a gesture to alleviate hardship among the […] Sallah: Sokoto lawmaker disburses N43m, food, clothing to 3,500 households Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Foundation distributes clothing, food, others to Mowe residents

By Zika Bobby The Nima Memorial Foundation has given lifeline to hundreds of Mowe residents as it distributed free clothing, food and other essential items to those in need. The event, which took place at the Atala community in Mowe, Ogun State, on Sunday, was a testament to the foundation’s commitment to giving back to […] The post Foundation distributes clothing, food, others to Mowe residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police confirm looting of Tinubu’s ‘Iftar’ donations in Gombe

A truck carrying food items that included oil and sugar, intended for ‘Iftar’, the Muslims’ breaking of fast period, meant for distribution in the northern part of the country, was hijacked in Gombe State, Arewa PUNCH confirms. According to DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the Gombe Police Command, the hijacking occurred because Read More

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7 d. ago Hardship: Angry Gombe Residents Loot Ramadan Food Items Branded ‘Seyi Tinubu’

Some angry residents of Gombe State have looted Ramadan palliatives allegedly distributed by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that Seyi has been touring some Northern states, organizing Ramadan feeding programs for the less privileged amid economic hardship facing the country. In a viral video making waves on social media, […] The post Hardship: Angry Gombe Residents Loot Ramadan Food Items Branded ‘Seyi Tinubu’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gombe Residents Loot Ramadan Food Items Branded ‘Seyi Tinubu’

Residents of Gombe in Gombe State, on Sunday, hijacked and looted a trailer conveying cartons of food items branded ‘Seyi Tinubu. Seyi is the son of President Bola Tinubu. He has been visiting State capitals in Northern Nigeria since the beginning of the month of Ramadan to share food item for Iftar The truck was […]

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7 d. ago Consumer group frowns at MultiChoice’s subscription disparity between Nigeria, S/ African customers

Save the Consumers, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has condemned the 21 per cent subscription price hike by MultiChoice Nigeria on read more Consumer group frowns at MultiChoice’s subscription disparity between Nigeria, S/ African customers

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8 d. ago Group condemns Multichoice’s price disparity between Nigeria, South African customers

A Nigerian consumer rights group, Save the Consumers, has condemned MultiChoice Nigeria over its recent price hike on DStv and GOtv subscriptions, describing the move as “insensitive and exploitative.” The group made this known in a statement signed by the Executive Director, Aliyu Ilias on Sunday. The statement partly read, “Save the Consumers, a Nigerian Read More

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9 d. ago Ramadan: Estate residents feed, clothe 40 orphans in Zamfara

Tribune Online Ramadan: Estate residents feed, clothe 40 orphans in Zamfara Residents of Rijiyar Gabas One Hundred Housing Estate in Gusau, Zamfara State, have generously provided food items and clothes to 40 orphans as part of their Ramadan Kareem celebrations. During the formal distribution exercise in Gusau, the state capital, the Chairman of the committee, Mallam Ya’U Ahmed Daraja Cassette, disclosed that the orphans were carefully […] Ramadan: Estate residents feed, clothe 40 orphans in Zamfara Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Develop policies to fight illegal hikes in prices of food items, Cleric tells govt

Ajiboye Lagbaji, a renowned Islamic scholar and the Chief Imam of Allahu Wahid Central Mosque, Ondo, in Ondo State, has read more Develop policies to fight illegal hikes in prices of food items, Cleric tells govt

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1 week ago Ramadan, Lent: Lagos residents, traders thrilled by reduction in prices of food items

By Kehinde Aderemi In Lagos, as in other parts of Nigeria, whenever festive periods approach, prices of foodstuff, fruits and consumables always rise. But to the pleasant surprise of many, this time, rather than moving up, the prices of food items have reduced significantly. In separate chats with Saturday Sun, traders have adduced different reasons […] The post Ramadan, Lent: Lagos residents, traders thrilled by reduction in prices of food items appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police dole out food items to slain officers’ families in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has distributed food items to 35 families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Ramadan welfare package, which is a symbol of the command’s commitment to the welfare of the families of fallen officers, was held on Thursday at the Command’s headquarters in Dutse, Read More

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1 week ago Cleric seeks imposition of price control policies amid rising costs

A renowned Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of Allahu Wahid Central Mosque, Ondo, Ondo State Alhaji AbdulRafiu Lagbaji, has called on the government at all levels to come up with policies that would tackle the continuous hike in prices of foodstuffs and other commodities in the country. The cleric, who expressed displeasure over the high Read More

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1 week ago Price Hike Likely As Dangote Resumes Sale Of Petrol In Dollars

The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) , also called petrol, has been projected to rise as Dangote reviews its sales policy. Dangote Refinery said it would now sell refined petrol in dollars until the government resumes crude-for-naira-sale arrangement. Consequently, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to sell petrol in dollars […]

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2 w. ago Ramadan palliatives: Muslim group commends Matawalle’s gesture

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Nigeria Muslim League Group (NIMUL) has commended the Minister of Defence for State, Hon Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for his generous donation of over N500 million and tonnes of food items to those in need during Ramadan. This gesture aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by the majority of people in […] The post Ramadan palliatives: Muslim group commends Matawalle’s gesture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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