African consumers exploited via misleading ads, counterfeit products, others – Minister

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has expressed serious concern over the rising exploitation of African consumers through misleading product advertisements, counterfeit products, substandard services and safety hazards associated with overpriced offerings. She noted that this trend has persisted even though the continent is the fastest-growing consumer market globally. The minister made