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Iran: Middle East conflict driving expensive mortgages, distorting growth and stability –Report

ConsumerConnect March 9, 2026 Consumer Updates

Photo: ConsumerAffairs

*Geopolitical conflict in the Middle East breeds uncertainty, as the violent situation has disrupted global energy supplies, driving oil prices sharply higher with financial markets…

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Price Hikes: Consumers lament N1,250 Per Litre, raising transport fares in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, others

ConsumerConnect March 9, 2026 Consumer Updates

Photo Collage of NNPCL Fuel Pump and Dangote Petroleum Refinery

*Cross-sections of Nigerian energy consumers fear the latest fuel hikes between N1,020 and N1,250 have resulted in increased transport fares by commercial transporters, which my…

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Tunji Disu, Oyedele: Revving up the governance engine

ConsumerConnect March 9, 2026 Consumer Updates

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

*The appointments of Olatunji Disu and Taiwo Oyedele underscore a broader governance philosophy in security and finance that prioritises merit, competence and strategic fit, as…

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Energy Security: AGF applauds Tinubu for leadership in resolving OPL 245 dispute

ConsumerConnect March 9, 2026 Consumer Updates

Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Honourable Minister for Justice (middle) with Other Officials at the Event, in Abuja, FCT Photo: State House

*Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s resolution of longstanding dispute over OPL 245…

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Strait of Hormuz: 3,000 vessels, 20,000 seafarers stranded as US-Israel War against Iran rages

ConsumerConnect March 9, 2026 Complaints

Photo: Offshore Energy Biz

*Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation, warns of global ‘knock-on’ effect from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz Sea Lane reportedly responsible…

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CBN monitoring recapitalisation compliance as 30 banks meet deadline –Spokesperson

ConsumerConnect March 9, 2026 Consumer Updates

*The Central Bank of Nigeria discloses 30 Deposit Money Banks have met the new capital requirements as the mandatory banking sector recapitalisation exercise dress to…

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Dangote Refinery remains Nigeria’s energy lifeline amid disruptions at global oil refineries –Management

ConsumerConnect March 8, 2026 Consumer Updates

*The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals says it will ensure that Nigeria is insulated from global oil supply shocks by prioritising supply to the domestic…

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Price Fixing: FCCPC warns Lagos traders against exploitative practices, urges consumer protection

ConsumerConnect March 8, 2026 Consumer Updates

*Top officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission engage the Balogun Business Association members on the need to promote fair business practices, and…

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UK releases 2026 visa rules for applicants’ dependents

ConsumerConnect March 8, 2026 Consumer Updates

*The UK Immigration Office issues stricter English language (B2 level) requirements for visa applicants’ partners, who will be assessed during the visa application process but…

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Consumer Safety: Company recalls 651,000 units of bottled water over contamination concerns

ConsumerConnect March 8, 2026 Complaints

Bottled Water

*The United States’ Food and Drug Administration classifies the action as a Class II recall, citing products bottled under ‘insanitary conditions’ that may cause temporary…

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