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Lagos Consumer Agency warns businesses of penalties for failing mediation

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What happened

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The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency warned manufacturers, retailers, and service providers in Lagos that their premises could be sealed if they deliberately fail to attend scheduled mediation sessions over consumer complaints. The agency stated it will enforce the Lagos State Consumer Protection Law 2025 and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018. The warning was issued by Afolabi Solebo, the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of LASCOPA, upon his return from the 2026 International Bar Association Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Why it matters

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The agency is targeting practices such as unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements, deceptive pricing, and poor service delivery. This heightened regulatory oversight increases the compliance risk and operational costs for businesses operating within the state.

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Who's involved

  • Lagos State Consumer protection AgencyThe Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, which is enforcing consumer protection laws in Lagos state.
  • LagosThe jurisdiction where the agency performs consumer protection and regulatory functions.
  • DenmarkThe country where the LASCOPA CEO attended a conference.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • NigeriaSpeculative

    Businesses in Nigeria might face increased operational costs due to stricter regulatory compliance.

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