Senate moves against importation of fake goods into Nigeria

The Senate on Wednesday moved against importation of fake goods into Nigeria as a bill seeking to prohibit such an act scaled second reading during plenary.

This was contained in a statement by the Special Assistant on Press to the President of the Senate, Ezrel Tabiowo, titled, ‘Nigeria: Senate moves against importation of fake goods’.

Tagged ‘Counterfeit Goods Bill 2021’, the bill was sponsored by Ibikunle Amosun representing Ogun Central.

Among fake goods to be prohibited are counterfeit and pirated currencies, apparel, consumer electronics,…