SON to destroy 200 containers of substandard tyres in Ogun after evacuation
May 27, 2021 The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has evacuated 200 containers of substandard tyres from a warehouse located in Obafemi Owode, a remote area in Ogun. Malam Farouk…
COVID-19: SON, tourism committee reviewing safety guidelines for sector resumption
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and National Mirror Committee on Tourism are reviewing standards on health and safety measures for  the industry post COVID-19. Mrs Chika Balogun, Committee Chairperson and…
Beware of substandard hand sanitisers – SON warns
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), has warned members of the public to be wary of substandard hand sanitiser presently being sold in the market. The acting State Coordinator of…
SON deploys 29 free int’l standards on essential products to support COVID-19 crisis
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has deployed 29 relevant international standards to support the manufacturing and importation of essential materials to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Mr…
Reps to review law mandating SON to be at the portsÂ
The House of Representatives Committee on Industry has said that the decision to exit the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) from the nation’s ports would lead to the prevalence…
SON to establish labs in 6 geo-political zones, says Lagos labs have attained int’l accreditation
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it has concluded plans to establish laboratories in the six geo political zones for testing products and ensuring standardisation in the country. Mr…
SON destroys over 5,000 substandard gas cylinders worth N51.3m
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Friday destroyed over 5,000 substandard Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders worth N51.3 million. The cylinders which were imported by different businessmen were destroyed…
Court orders destruction of over N40m worth of fake shoe polish in Anambra
About 201,600 tins of fake Kiwi brand of shoe polish worth over N40m have been destroyed in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The fake products were packed in a warehouse…
SON seizes substandard aluminium roofing sheets worth over N200m in Uyo
As part of moves to discourage the importation of substandard products into the country, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it has seized substandard aluminium sheets worth over…
FG extends 50% discount for special business name registration
Spurred by the successes recorded in the first 50% discount window for business registration in Nigeria, Federal Government has directed the Corporate Affairs Commission to extend by three months, the…