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IBEDC must refund customers for purchasing transformers – FCCPC

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has directed the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company to refund consumers for expenses incurred in purchasing transformers, poles, cables, and other electrical infrastructure. The order was announced by FCCPC Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman, Tunji Bello, during the FCCPC Electricity Consumer Forum held in Ota, Ogun State. Represented […]

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WhatsApp, Meta fined $220m for data discrimination 

The Nigeria Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has ordered WhatsApp and Meta Platforms Inc. to pay a fine of $220 million, along with $35,000 to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, for data discrimination practices It said they have 60 days to comply with the ruling. The tribunal upheld the $220 million fine imposed […]

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FCCPC, NCC collaborate to boost consumer protection

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the Nigerian Communications Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen regulatory collaboration. This partnership is designed to enhance consumer protection and promote fair competition within Nigeria’s telecommunications and consumer sectors. The MoU was signed on Tuesday at the FCCPC headquarters in Abuja. The signing ceremony […]

FCCPC probes consumer complaints against GTBank, MTN, Air Peace
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FCCPC probes consumer complaints against GTBank, MTN, Air Peace

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has announced the launch of a comprehensive inquiry into widespread consumer complaints involving leading companies in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors, including GTBank, MTN, and Air Peace. The Commission revealed this in a statement on Sunday, signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu. The investigations, […]

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FCCPC warns of substandard, unregistered sugar products in markets

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a warning regarding the circulation of substandard and unregistered sugar products in Nigerian markets. These products, primarily smuggled from Brazil, are not fortified with Vitamin A as required by Nigerian regulations, presenting serious health risks. According to a press release issued on Wednesday. the FCCPC raised […]

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FCCPC lament unfair pricing of imported goods by retailers 

The Federal Competition and Consumer Pricing Commission has claimed that excessive pricing of imported goods, mostly among retailers, is the primary cause of consumer goods inflation in the country. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the FCCPC’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello where the commission stated its intention to engage with […]

WhatsApp to introduce limits on broadcast messages to curb spam
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WhatsApp, Meta challenge $220m FCCPC penalty

WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta Platforms Incorporated, have formally contested the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission order imposing a $220 million fine, seeking to have the penalty overturned by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal. The appeal outlines 22 reasons why the companies believe the FCCPC’s decision should be invalidated. Earlier, AMBusiness reported […]

Tunji Bello takes over as FCCPC boss
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Tunji Bello takes over as FCCPC boss

A former Lagos Commissioner, Mr. Tunji Bello, officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Thursday. Bello’s appointment follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision and the Senate’s confirmation earlier this week. He succeeds Adamu Abdullahi, who had been serving in an acting capacity […]

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FCCPC to crack down on loan apps harassing customers

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it’s going to start blocking loan apps that are harassing their customers. Several Nigerians are complaining about the harassment that these loan sharks have caused them, according to The Punch. However, the commission’s acting chairman, Adamu Abdullahi, said the agency has begun to address the issue. ”It […]

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Multichoice blames FX shortage for DStv, GOtv subscription hike — FCCPC

The Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi has said that Multichoice, an international Pay Television company has attributed its recent hike in the cost of Subscription for its DStv and GOtv in Nigeria to the inadequate supply of foreign exchange. This disclosure was made by Abdullahi […]

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FCCPC summons owner of Chinese supermarket rejecting Nigerian shoppers

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has demanded the presence of the owner of a Chinese supermarket in the Federal Capital Territory over allegations of discrimination against Nigerians. This follows the alleged discrimination against Nigerians on Sunday in a video circulating on social media. This was disclosed in a statement by the FCCPC via […]

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FCCPC shuts Abuja Chinese store for rejecting Nigerian shoppers

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has sealed the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket located within the China General Chamber of Commerce in Abuja. This follows the alleged discrimination against Nigerians on Sunday, according to The Punch. The FCCPC officials shut down the supermarket when they arrived at the premises of the supermarket on Monday. After […]

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