Standards Organisation of Nigeria urges consumers to check appliance energy labels
What happened
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria held an event in Abuja on October 11, 2026. The agency urged consumers to check energy labels on electrical appliances before purchasing them. The Director-General of Standards Organisation of Nigeria stated that energy-efficient products may cost less to operate over time, despite having a higher initial price.
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Why it matters
The agency’s Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme and Minimum Energy Performance Standards, known as SONMEL, provide consumers with reliable information about appliance energy performance. This helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions to avoid spending more on electricity over the products’ useful lives.
Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is currently hosting various business events.
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Who's involved
- Standards Organisation of NigeriaThe national regulatory body responsible for product quality standards
- AbujaThe location where the Standards Organisation of Nigeria held its event
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Standards Organisation of Nigeria
body responsible for regulating product quality
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Abuja
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