Osun State Government has disclosed that attainment of equity and justice in commercial transactions in all the markets across the state was the reason for its quest for the use of standardized weighing scales called “Osunwon Omoluabi” in the state. The Former Commissioner for Commerce, Industries, Cooperatives and Empowerment, Mr. Ismail Adekunle Jayeoba-Alagbada stated this in […]
Challenges of Weight and Measure for Nigerian Consumers and the Way Forward
In Nigeria, the issue of accurate weight and measure poses significant challenges for consumers across various sectors, from food and beverages to commodities and retail products. The accuracy of measurements directly impacts consumer trust, fairness in trade, and overall economic stability. Addressing these challenges requires a concerted effort from regulatory bodies, businesses, and consumers themselves […]
FG Intensifies Protection of Consumers, Businesses
The Federal Government has taken further steps to protect consumers and businesses against losses and inaccurate measurements. Amb. Nura Rimi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, said this during the Weights and Measures Department Quarterly Assembly in Abuja on Thursday. According to Rimi, this is being done through enforcement of the Standard Operating […]
FG Mulls Weights And Measures Dept Upgrade To Full Agency
In its efforts to upgrade the framework for Nigeria’s Weight and Measures Act for an improved Service delivery, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has moved to transit Weights and Measures Department to an Agency of Government. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo said it was to realize the […]
Weights and Measures Department of Industry, Trade and Investment Ministry Weighs down on Erring Firms.
Weights and Measures Department of Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has weighed down heavily on Coca-Cola Bottling Company for evading payment of legal remittances for upward of six years coming to 3.3 Million Naira. The Company was also liable for penalty for obstructing the officials of Weights and Measures from carrying out their […]
Weights and Measures Department Says Nigerians must get Right Quantity of Purchases.
By Tunji Oyeyemi March 7, 2018 The Department of Weights and Measurements in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in carrying out a weight and measures surveillance of some companies in Abuja on Tuesday, 6th of March 2018 has assured Nigerians that they will get the right quantity for every kobo spent on […]
AfCFTA Gains: NAFDAC Boss Demands Improved Standards From Pharmacists
The Director General, National Agency for Food Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye has said that pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria must standardise their products in order to compete with products from other countries. NAFDAC boss said Nigerian pharmaceutical companies should take advantage of the African Free Trade Agreement (AfcFTA) that allows free trade among […]