May 2026

Consumer Rights in Nigeria: Understanding What the Law Really Guarantees

Consumer protection remains one of the most important yet frequently misunderstood areas of law in Nigeria. Many individuals engage daily in transactions—banking, telecommunications, utilities, and retail services—without fully understanding the legal rights that protect them. At its core, consumer law is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in the marketplace. Consumers are entitled to […]

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Court orders AEDC to grant lawyer’s FOI request, awards fine against electricity firm

The Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded a fine of N500, 000 against Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over its failure to grant a lawyer, Festus Onifade’s Freedom of Information (FoI) request. The judge, Gladys Olotu, in a judgement, held that the refusal of the AEDC to furnish Mr Onifade and the co-applicant with

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