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4 Sep
Dr Ben Ahunonu, a medical practitioner and advocate for hygiene, has called on relevant authorities to ensure regular inspection of sachet water factories in communities to check substandard practices. Ahunonu made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bwari, Abuja. He said that the call became necessary…
2 Sep
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) says compliance with industry standards and regulations is critical in ensuring fair competition and protection of consumers. Mr. Kuma Moor, SON’s Legal Service Officer, said this during a training session for members of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) in Abuja. According to Moor, maintaining a…
14 Jun 2024
The President of Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPAMDA), Trade Fair Complex, Lagos, Lagos, Ngozi Emechebe, said the
13 Jun 2024
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), on Tuesday, confiscated fake electrical cables and wires worth N30.5 million in Ekiti State. The incident happened during a raid in some major markets in the state after an intelligence report
10 Jun 2024
Folloowing the Federal Government’s approval of 86 standards for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) operations in the country, yesterday, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has announced plans to strengthen its collaboration
15 Mar 2024
Nollywood icon Omoni Oboli’s son, Tobe, tied the knot with his beloved Marelle in an intimate winter wedding. The joyous occasion was marked by the presence of close family and friends. The actress shared the nuptial bliss with her followers through a series of posts, expressing her joy with the captions: “God did!!! It was…
12 Mar 2024
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has released 80 approved standards for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for road vehicles and related appliances to the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative..
28 Feb 2024
For adhering to quality and best practices, the Management Systems Certification (MSC) department of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has been granted accreditation by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) in four critical areas.
27 Feb 2024
In a podcast interview, football quarterback, Russell Wilson reflected on his journey to fatherhood, specifically discussing his role as a stepfather to his wife Ciara's son, Future Zahir Wilburn, who she had from her previous relationship with rapper Future. Wilson, 35, said that he met Ciara in 2016 and instantly felt a connection with both…
28 Jan 2024
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has again warned manufacturers of fake products to desist from the act or face the full wrath of the law.
18 Jan 2024
Disturbing accusations have surfaced after Doja Cat's mother, Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, filed for a temporary restraining order against the rapper's brother, Raman Dalithando Dlamini, alleging years of physical and verbal abuse. The documents, obtained by TMZ, paint a concerning picture of ongoing family turmoil. According to the filing, Sawyer claims Dlamini, 30, physically attacked her…

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