Consumer Law / Product Liability
Can You Sue a Dry Cleaner If They Ruin Your Expensive Clothes in Nigeria?
Yes. You can sue a dry cleaner or laundry service provider for negligence and breach of contract if they damage, tear, discolour,...
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Consumer Law / Product Liability
Vital guides on consumer safety, product liability lawsuits, defective goods warranties, manufacturer duty of care, and FCCPC statutory enforcement mechanisms across Nigeria.
Consumer Law / Product Liability
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Consumer Law / Product Liability
Can a Seller Be Held Liable for a Defective Product That Injured a Buyer in Nigeria?
Yes. A seller or manufacturer of a defective product that causes injury to the buyer or user is liable in Nigeria under...
Consumer Law / Product Liability
Can an Event Center Cancel My Wedding Hall Booking 2 Weeks to the Event and Only Offer to Refund My Deposit?
No. An event center or venue manager cannot simply cancel your confirmed wedding hall booking at the eleventh hour and expect that...
Consumer Law / Product Liability
I Paid for a Solar Inverter System with a 2-Year Warranty That Broke Down in 3 Months. Can the Vendor Refuse to Replace It?
No. A solar vendor or equipment installer cannot lawfully refuse to repair, replace, or refund a solar inverter or lithium battery system...
Consumer Law / Product Liability
Can an Online Vendor Ship a Completely Different Dress from What Was Displayed and Refuse an Exchange?
No. An online vendor or social media boutique on Instagram, WhatsApp, or TikTok cannot lawfully send you a completely different, substandard, or...
Consumer Law / Product Liability
Can a Social Media Influencer Be Sued for Posting a Bad Review of a Restaurant or Product in Nigeria?
An influencer can only be successfully sued if the negative review contains false factual statements or was published with deliberate malice. 8221;...
Consumer Law / Product Liability
An Airline Cancelled My Domestic Flight Without Giving Me Prior Notice or a Hotel. What Does the Law Say?
Under Nigerian civil aviation regulations, domestic airlines cannot simply cancel flights at will without fulfilling mandatory passenger care and compensation obligations. The...
Consumer Law / Product Liability
Can a POS Operator Legally Hold Me or Seize My Phone if Their Machine Debits Me but Shows ‘Declined’?
No. A Point of Sale (POS) operator has no legal authority to detain you, seize your phone, or hold your personal belongings...
Consumer Law / Product Liability
Is the Popular ‘No Refund of Money After Payment’ Policy Lawful in Nigeria?
No. The widespread practice among Nigerian merchants, shops, and businesses displaying signs that say “No Refund of Money After Payment” or “Goods...
Consumer Law / Product Liability
My Dry Cleaner Burned My Expensive Agbada and Offered Me ₦2,000 as Compensation. What Are My Rights?
You are not bound to accept an arbitrary ₦2,000 compensation. You have the legal right to demand fair compensation representing the actual...