{
  "id": 14739654,
  "title": "Firm seeks balanced reporting on consumer protection, direct selling in Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/firm-seeks-balanced-reporting-on-consumer-protection-direct-selling-14739654",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T16:42:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/firm-seeks-balanced-reporting-on-consumer-protection-direct-selling-in-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Media practitioners have been urged to strengthen scrutiny of direct-selling businesses and improve reporting on consumer protection in Nigeria, as concerns about public understanding of the industry continue to shape its reputation. Head of Communications for QI Group and Global Head of PR for QNET, Marlene Kaur, emphasized the importance of accurate and balanced reporting to help consumers understand the opportunities, responsibilities, and potential challenges associated with direct selling, wellness products, and consumer protection. Kaur stated that the way these issues are reported can significantly influence public understanding and enable meaningful conversation about the associated aspects.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Firm seeks balanced reporting on consumer protection, direct selling in Nigeria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/firm-seeks-balanced-reporting-on-consumer-protection-direct-selling",
        "published": "2026-10-15T16:34:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}