Consumer Rights
Can a Buyer Sue a Car Dealer For Selling a Stolen Vehicle in Nigeria?
Yes. A buyer who unknowingly purchases a stolen vehicle from a dealer has legal remedies including suing the dealer for breach of...
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Author: Olumide Fashola Esq.
Olumide Fashola Esq. is an energy lawyer and regulatory compliance consultant called to the Nigerian Bar in 2013, holding a postgraduate certification in Energy and Infrastructure Law. He routinely represents commercial consumers and utility operators in administrative dispute hearings before the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Olumide provides in-depth statutory coverage on LawTalks regarding the Electricity Act 2023, state-level power market licensing, arbitrary DisCo estimated billing remedies, and off-grid renewable energy investments.
Consumer Rights
Can a Gas Station Operator Refuse to Refund You When Their Fuel Pump Dispenses Water into Your Engine?
No. Under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and product liability principles, fuel stations are strictly liable for engine repairs caused by dispensing...
Consumer Rights
Can an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Cut Off Your Data Service While You Have an Active Paid Subscription?
No. Disconnecting internet service while valid, paid data volume remains active constitutes an unconscionable trade practice under NCC regulations. Under Nigerian law,...
Consumer Rights
Can a Flight Airline Keep 100% of Your Ticket Money if You Cancel Your Flight 3 Weeks in Advance?
No. Under NCAA Aviation Regulations and the FCCPA, total forfeiture of airfare when reasonable advance notice is given constitutes an unfair contract...
Consumer Rights
Is It Lawful for an Airline to Bump You Off an Overbooked Domestic Flight Without Paying Compensation?
No. Under the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Consumer Protection Regulations, an airline that denies boarding to a passenger who holds a...
Consumer Rights
What Are Your Rights if a Generator Dealer Sells You a Refurbished Generator as Brand New in Nigeria?
You have the absolute legal right to reject the generator, demand a complete monetary refund or brand-new replacement, and report the dealer...
Consumer Rights
Can a Cooking Gas Station Refuse Liability if Their Substandard Gas Cylinder Explodes in Your Kitchen?
No. A cooking gas retail plant or cylinder distributor cannot disclaim legal liability under Nigerian tort and consumer law where an explosion...
Consumer Rights
Can an Event Planner or Hall Owner Forfeit 100% of Your Deposit if Your Wedding Is Postponed Due to a Family Bereavement?
No. An event center owner or wedding vendor cannot arbitrarily forfeit 100% of your deposit where the postponement is caused by an...
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Can You Sue a Social Media Influencer for Promoting a Ponzi Scheme or Fake Crypto Platform That Stole Your Money?
Yes. You can sue a social media influencer for fraudulent misrepresentation, civil conspiracy, and negligence if they endorsed an illegal Ponzi scheme...
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Can an Airline Refuse to Refund Your Flight Ticket Fee When They Cancel or Reschedule Your Flight by 12 Hours?
No. Under the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Consumer Protection Regulations (Part 19), an airline cannot refuse a prompt, full monetary refund...