consumer protection

Regulatory raids in Lagos and Anambra reveal the scale of illicit trade threatening consumer health, as NAFDAC seizes banned cosmetics while police dismantle illegal bottle-crushing operations.

NAFDAC's planned closure of unregistered water companies in Kano and an Osun court's reversal of a contentious land judgment reflect a broader push to strengthen regulatory frameworks and protect public interest across Nigeria's commercial landscape.

European regulators have launched a formal investigation into Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein, examining whether the company failed to prevent the sale of illegal goods and adequately protect consumers from harmful platform features.

A Harare restaurant faces investigation over claims of serving pet food to customers, while a South African peanut butter recall highlights cross-border food safety risks affecting Zimbabwean consumers.