@Mukina2 Vendors can't get away with bad service all the time. If they keep getting law suits like this, they will sit up.

Mr @Lalasticlala people pay so much for services to be rendered or for quality goods yet most vendors and organizations offer poor services and fake products. No one takes them up about it because, well, this is Naija.

You're right. Organizations feel consumers won't go to the extent of a law suit and anything goes in Nigeria.

feelme3:
This action is long overdue in this country. And that is why most of these organizations behave anyhow.

Mods this is the kind of thread that should hit front page but una no go do am.

Oh okay.

windvane:
it's just a base station,the have an antenna there,no visible staffs unless there is down time

Honestly, it's very annoying. If I'm the one living where you are, I will visit their station everyday to give them a piece of me since they are on the same street.

windvane:
I am in support of this...I have to call swift customer care every 2 days for service disruption,yet the have a base station on my street.imagine subscribing for one month and you have no service throughout the said month,they now give you 3 days extra to cover for the one month,yet there is still no network to use the 3days

Their lies are too much ohhh. I support this Class Action against them.

Exc2000:




Nigerian ISP and lies of their internet speed

I only trust Elon musk starlink

The lawyers are not smiling at all. They will feel with these Swift guys.

A Consumer Activist group, Alliance of Consumers Rights Advocate is set to institute a legal class action suit on behalf of some consumers against SWIFT NETWORKS LIMITED.
Below is a press release from the group yesterday in Lagos.

For: Press Release or Report
We wish to inform the Public that we “Alliance of Consumers Rights Advocates (ACRA)”, have on behalf of a class of consumers, issued a Pre-Action Notice to Swift Networks Ltd over deceptive advertisings, misleading sales tactics, service disruptions, lower-than-advertised Internet speeds, unreliability, extortion, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and so on.

The class or group representative is Mr. Steve Edet, who is also among the class members using and have suffered various levels of interruptions and inconvenience whilst using the broad brand services of the Company at all relevant times.
According to the class representative, he had been using the service since 2011 and had suffered several degrees of inconvenience, more specifically since 2019 when the service of the Company substantially depreciated and declined on a regular basis.
It is believed that Swift knew it could not possibly deliver the internet speed promised to consumers yet it continued to claim the speed was fast and reliable, the Notice alleges.

The Notice pegs the company’s apparent inability to hold up its end of the bargain on its insufficient infrastructure, lower-quality modems and routers, and the general overcrowding of Spectrum networks.
Rather than admit to customers that they could not provide “fast and reliable” internet speeds, Swift instead continues to advertise internet speeds they can in no way deliver, the Notice indicates.
ACRA has taken notice of several infractions suffered on a daily basis by consumers in their multitudes in different sectors of the economy. Consumers in most cases do not receive value for their monies. Still, they, out of no option or fear of the unknown, continue to consume same service provider or product with a bare remedy.

It is pertinent to note that when a company or
organization wants to do business with consumers, they are required to follow Federal and State consumer protection laws. Some businesses do, but most companies knowingly violate the consumers' rights to save or make money. These companies disregard the laws, assuming consumers are unaware or too afraid to stand up. They will prey upon consumers like these class members, and continue to violate consumer protection laws, until someone stops them”.

The class has been specified as “All individual consumers in Lagos who paid for broadband internet service offered by SWIFT NETWORKS NIG LTD in reliance on its representations regarding Internet speeds and reliability at all relevant times.”

We consider this stride as a new birth of vibrant advocacy for consumer protection in this country.

ACRA is a nonprofit group of public-interest advocates committed to generally foster, protect and strengthen the consumers’ rights across the Federation.

Signed
A.O. Aponmade Esq. M.S. Abdulkareem Esq.
FOR: ACRA

A Consumer Activist group, Alliance of Consumers Rights Advocate is set to institute a legal class action suit on behalf of some consumers against SWIFT NETWORKS LIMITED.
Below is a press release from the group yesterday in Lagos.

For: Press Release or Report
We wish to inform the Public that we “Alliance of Consumers Rights Advocates (ACRA)”, have on behalf of a class of consumers, issued a Pre-Action Notice to Swift Networks Ltd over deceptive advertisings, misleading sales tactics, service disruptions, lower-than-advertised Internet speeds, unreliability, extortion, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and so on.
The class or group representative is Mr. Steve Edet, who is also among the class members using and have suffered various levels of interruptions and inconvenience whilst using the broad brand services of the Company at all relevant times.
According to the class representative, he had been using the service since 2011 and had suffered several degrees of inconvenience, more specifically since 2019 when the service of the Company substantially depreciated and declined on a regular basis.
It is believed that Swift knew it could not possibly deliver the internet speed promised to consumers yet it continued to claim the speed was fast and reliable, the Notice alleges.

The Notice pegs the company’s apparent inability to hold up its end of the bargain on its insufficient infrastructure, lower-quality modems and routers, and the general overcrowding of Spectrum networks.
Rather than admit to customers that they could not provide “fast and reliable” internet speeds, Swift instead continues to advertise internet speeds they can in no way deliver, the Notice indicates.
ACRA has taken notice of several infractions suffered on a daily basis by consumers in their multitudes in different sectors of the economy.
Consumers in most cases do not receive value for their monies. Still, they, out of no option or fear of the unknown, continue to consume same service provider or product with a bare remedy.

It is pertinent to note that when a company or
organization wants to do business with consumers, they are required to follow Federal and State consumer protection laws. Some businesses do, but most companies knowingly violate the consumers' rights to save or make money. These companies disregard the laws, assuming consumers are unaware or too afraid to stand up. They will prey upon consumers like these class members, and continue to violate consumer protection laws, until someone stops them”.

The class has been specified as “All individual consumers in Lagos who paid for broadband internet service offered by SWIFT NETWORKS NIG LTD in reliance on its representations regarding Internet speeds and reliability at all relevant times.”

We consider this stride as a new birth of vibrant advocacy for consumer protection in this country.
ACRA is a nonprofit group of public-interest advocates committed to generally foster, protect and strengthen the consumers’ rights across the Federation.

Signed
A.O. Aponmade Esq. M.S. Abdulkareem Esq.
FOR: ACRA

@Amdman, please respond.

2012 / 2013 Toyota Sienna Limited? Thanks

amdman:


It's sold.

Hi Amdman,

Please can I get quote for 2013 Toyota Sienna Limited? Thanks

amdman:


No please. It will be significantly more expensive if we operate that model.

Not yet oo. Still awaiting the "messiah's" contact from poster. Or do you have one I can use please?

Euforia:


Have you been able to solve your gear challenge?

Pls share your experience and perhaps the contact of your 'messiah'.

Please can you share your mech contact? I may be needing his service. Thanks

LordVarys1:
I didn't replace ooo. My mechanic repaired it and so far it's getting to 2months now and it is working perfectly.

I was really short of funds so I couldn't replace. I am still observing it though, but so far, it's been awesome

Multichoice Nigeria, a subsidiary of South Africa-based Multichoice Africa, owners of DSTV pay television, has been known to dominate the Nigerian satellite television market.

This position of course came by arm twisting and bullying out other competitors who had the interest of the Nigerian consumers at heart, putting DSTV in a position as a luxury brand that could not be afforded by many Nigerians.

In the past few years, DSTV has constantly been in the news with one legal battle after another from aggrieved subscribers, who are dissatisfied with the programming services and unreasonable subscription hikes across their various bouquet.

Uberseun Akinfolarin, an aggrieved DSTV subscriber who started an online petition on change.org against DSTV’s exploitation said, “It's time to end the exploitation of Nigerians by DSTV. Nigerians deserve respect from DSTV and we will get it.”

Other concerned Nigerians followed suit in the demand to stop DSTV’s arbitrary price hikes, noting that recent increase in DSTV subscription is outrageous and totally unacceptable.

Chiebuka Obumselu, another aggrieved subscriber said, “I'm signing this petition because I think Multichoice is exploiting the Nigerian citizenry and also because I think we should be offered a pay-as-you-go service. I also believe there should be a standard set of about 25 channels and then an opportunity to choose other channels for the lower bouquets.”

Following the high number of complaints, the Consumer Protection Council, CPC, has commenced investigation into the operations of the Digital Satellite Television, DSTV, operated by Multichoice Nigeria Limited, over alleged consumer rights violations, in line with its mandate to provide redress for consumer abuse.

In a statement by its Director General, Mrs. Dupe Atoki, said that there are lots of complaints from consumers alleging wide-range abuse of subscribers’ rights.

Another disgruntled customer had this to say about DSTV’S disrespect for consumers. “What I however can’t understand is why I need to listen into an ad that lasts up to 40seconds whenever I put a call through to customer service. Once you put the call through, a male voice responds on the other line informing you of the several online platforms where your subscriptions can be paid. This surely is a free ad at the expense of the caller (customer).”

According to the notice of investigation, CPC said “These complaints in effect allege that the DSTV service does not conform with international best practice and is specifically designed to exploit Nigerian consumers who have suffered loss by not being able to fully enjoy or receive the benefit or actualize the full purpose for which they purchased or subscribed to the service.”

Olamide Shadeko, a banker says, “DSTV in Nigeria is a luxury product, I have had the opportunity to live in South Africa, DSTV is not as expensive over there as compared to what it is in Nigeria. You may recall that the decoder itself is not the source of income but the monthly subscription. I understand that the cost of doing business in Nigeria is very high but DSTV is not investing extra in satellite television in receiving countries like Nigeria, so my question is why can’t a common man afford it?”

The council pointed out that the consumer complaints against DSTV include “poor quality of service such as incessant disruption of service without compensation while subscription is current, wrongful abrupt disconnection of service during subsisting subscriptions, monthly subscriptions lasting less than 30 days and poor redress mechanism and customer services.

Advertisements on customer care lines at the expense of consumers, poor implementation of decoder swap policy and effecting price increase for subscriptions despite payment before due date of increase.”

Gboyega Falode, a corper, said, “DSTV is hardly found in homes of common masses. Take for example, the cheapest package they offer is the DSTV Access, which is between 1,500 and 1,800, trust me, 70 percent of the channels are not worth watching. To enjoy DSTV you need to go for at least the Compact package which cost over 9,000 and that’s an impossible amount to pay at the end of every month for an average Nigerian who earns a minimum wage.”

“The Council’s action is in line with the focus and commitment of its current administration to engage in sectorial interventions to address the myriad of problems facing Nigerian consumers with a view to getting a saner market-place in the country.”

A call that was put through to Multichoice over these allegations was unanswered.

StarTimes Signs Deal With Discovery Networks for Educational Entertainment Channels

Tianjin Hengda Hotel – June 9, 2015 More than 119 guests witnessed the signing ceremony between James Gibbons, the Executive Vice President of Discovery Networks in the Emerging Business region, and Chairman of StarTimes Group, Mr XinXing Pang, for the broadcast rights of three educational entertainment channels.

The deal will see StarTimes subscribers enjoy high quality edutainment channels Discovery Science and Eurosports News. Investigation Discovery will be upgraded to ID Xtra.

Discovery Science, available on channel 222(both StarTimes/StarSat), first made its first debut on the StarTimes platform in 2013. Discovery Science is the only global network dedicated to the wonders of science. The network features programming willing to go beyond imagination to explore the unknown. Guided by curiosity, Discovery Science looks for innovation in mysterious new worlds as well as in its own backyard, celebrating science as part of our everyday lives.

EuroSports News Capitalising on Eurosport’s international network of journalists, Eurosport news is a 24/7 channel reporting the latest sports news from around the globe.
The channel is available in three languages and broadcast in 49 countries. Its worldwide distribution includes Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle-East.

Investigation Discovery was later introduced onto the platform in South Africa. It targets women 25-49 and is dedicated to real life mysteries and investigation programming.It was rated as a TOP 10 network by women in United States. After receiving very positive feedback in 2015, StarTimes and Discovery Networks agreed the channel should be upgraded to ID Xtra, with a focus on mystery and suspense content.

The collaboration to bring high quality entertainment to viewers doesn’t end with the addition of these new channels; StarTimes and Discovery Networks are planning the launch of a new edutainment channel for the recently launched Nova package, customized especially for the African and Digital Migration market.

For just 3 USD per month, Nova customers can enjoy a Nollywood movie, Sport News, Live Matches including FIFA, International Championship Cup and selective live BUNDESLIGA games over the week end, Kids programs, cartoon, Local News, TV series from Novela, the Philippines and US and many more.

Catch all the action and excitement of the BUNDESLIGA, every weekend, exclusively on StarTimes.

Tianjin Henda Hotel: 9 June 2015 More than 119 guests witnessed the signing ceremony between Jörg Daubitzer, Managing Director of Bundesliga’s commercial arm DFL Sports Enterprises and Group President of StarTimes, Mr XinXing Pang, for the exclusive broadcast rights of the BUNDESLIGA, for the next five seasons (2015-2020).

StarTimes subscribers will get to enjoy highly entertaining German football from 18 teams of the BUNDESLIGA, including the German Super Cup, that’s over 300 matches per season!

Matches will be broadcast live, on all sports channels, including Sports World Football, Sports Premium HD, Sports Premium, Sports 2, Sports Life and Sports Focus. The next season starts on 1 August with the Supercup between Bundesliga champions FC Bayern München and DFB Cup winners VfL Wolfsburg and the first match day kicking off on 14 August 2015 and running until May 2016.

Commenting on this incredible sports development, Pang XinXing, Chairman of StarTimes Group said “StarTimes is the fastest growing digital TV operator in Africa with the vision of enabling every African family to enjoy the beauty of digital TV. To answer the need of African audiences, StarTimes offers a full range of programs including most local channels, a number of well-known International channels and over 20 self-produced channels. We are so delighted and proud to be the partner of choice for BUNDESLIGA and look forward to support their continued growth in the region. We believe it is a win-win cooperation and our subscribers will benefit most.

Jörg Daubitzer added “We are certain that StarTimes will provide a perfect African platform for BUNDESLIGA. Digital terrestrial broadcasting there is the technology for the future and with the help of StarTimes our amazing league will be affordable and accessible for millions of African football fans. With this StarTimes-partnership, BUNDESLIGA is taking an important strategic step in order to win the hearts and minds of a very football-savvy African football fan culture.”

About StarTimes Group

StarTimes is the leading digital-TV operator in Africa, covering 80% of the continent's population with a massive distribution network of 200 brand halls, 3,000 convenience stores and 5,000 distributors. StarTimes owns a featured content platform, with 320 authorized channels consisting of news, movies, series, sports, entertainment, children's programs, fashion, religion etc. The company's vision is "To enable every African family to afford and enjoy digital TV" StarTimes achieves this by combining satellite and terrestrial DTV systems to provide an open and secure digital wireless platform. The company provides a robust signal transmission service for public and private broadcasters,that offers consumers outstanding pay-TV programs, mobile multimedia and wireless Internet connectivity.
www.startimes.com.cn

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