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ARCON Faults Unethical Ads On Meta-Owned Platforms … Vows Sanction Against Perpetrators
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has faulted the proliferation of unethical advertisements on Meta-owned platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
It criticised individuals and organisations promoting unverified health claims, warning that such practices endanger public health and violate advertising laws.
In a statement by the Director-General, ARCON, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, announced plans to sanction those responsible for these misleading advertisements, saying that many of the claims lack scientific or clinical validation, thus exposing Nigerian consumers to risk.
“Investigations reveal that these products are not certified by relevant regulatory agencies and may be unsafe for use. Advertisers exploit the unregulated nature of online platforms to circulate these unapproved ads”, ARCON stated.
The agency further explained that the ads were neither submitted to nor approved by the Advertising Standards Panel (ASP), a statutory body tasked with ensuring compliance with the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Act No. 23 of 2022.
The ASP’s role includes vetting advertisements for ethical standards and adherence to Nigerian laws.
Some of the products include: Hookup Kit Runs Girl Package (It brings only rich and wealthy men to you); Nancy Secret Kayamata (Come and lock ur stubborn clients with us); Extreme Control Set (It comes with attention, love, control/command products to make your man grant your heart desires); Nancy Secret Kayamata (Very effective result is guarantee…); and Big Girls Soap (This is a special product for ladies that are expecting rich men & also favour from them and contractors can use it as well).
Dr. Edheba Trado Medical Centre also made two claims (We specialize in all bones dislocations, fractures, all spinal injuries; and Absolute treatment for all cases of high blood pressure).
While five claims were made by Billz Herbal Wellness (Bring all your ‘gbola’ issues to bills … I can help you get rid of that stubborn infection as well; Na ‘gbola’ wey sweet woman de fight for; Make it stronger, longer and last longer in bed; Meet the infection terminator; and Stop scratching and treat infection).
Jinja Herbal Extracts also has five claims (For treatment of infections, diabetes and others; The solution for all kinds of infections; Stabilises blood sugar level; Don’t let this lucrative opportunity pass by; and Boost your health with our super unique Jinja Herbal Extracts).