Coronavirus: Prison Awaits Vendors Who Increase Prices Of Face Mask, Sanitizers – FG

The Nigerian government has warned vendors of face mask and sanitizers of risking jail term if they increase prices of the products.

Since Nigeria confirmed its first case of coronavirus, it has been reported that the prices of face mask and sanitizers which are preventive measures have gone up.

This practice has now been warned against by Babatunde Iruekera who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

A statement issued read: “Any conspiracy, combination, agreement or arrangement to unduly limit or manipulate supply, in order to unreasonably enhance price or otherwise restrain competition ...