Concept:Consumer protection in Nigeria began with laws inherited from English law, especially statutes governing commercial transactions.
Explanation:The earliest consumer protection legislation in Nigeria is the Sale of Goods Act of
1893.
This Act was an English statute made applicable to Nigeria as a statute of general application during the colonial period.
It protects consumers by setting rules on the sale of goods, such as the seller’s right to sell, implied conditions, and warranties.
Later laws, such as the Hire Purchase Act and the Food and Drugs Act, came after this Act.
Therefore, the Sale of Goods Act is the first known legislation directly relevant to consumer rights in Nigeria.
Answer:B. Sale of Goods Act