Consumer Law Naija

    IS PRE PAID METER A RIGHT OR A PRIVILEGE?                                                                                    Photo credit: vaaju.com Nigeria is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of natural resources and is populated with over 201 million people, according to the United Nations Population Fund . Despite this numerous natural resources and potentials, there is lack of stable electricity. According to the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Consumer Rights and Obligations , all customers have a right to electricity . Section 2 states “that all customers have a right to electricity supply in a safe and reliable manner”. Section 3 states tha...

12 Patients' Bill of Rights every Nigerian Should Know                                                          Images : doctors'quarters.com Have you or your relatives ever experienced poor treatment by a health care professional in the course of receiving Medical attention in the hospital? Well i have on many occasions  and i must tell you that it has been a terrible experience. Imagine yourself being taken to the hospital in pains or in a state of emergency and the people who are charged with the responsibility of taking care of you just treat you with disdain and levity or some may even insult you. These and some other issues are what Many Nigerians go through on a daily basis when they visit the hospital.  Thankfully, there is a ray of hope to Nigerians. The Consumer Protection Council, Nigerian Medical Association and t...