FCCPC Expands Investigation Into Airline Ticket Pricing Amid Spike in Fares
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expanded its ongoing investigation into the pricing templates used by some airlines on domestic routes. This follows widespread concerns over alleged coordinated manipulation and exploitation in airfares, particularly on routes in the South-East and South-South as the festive season begins. A statement issued […]
FCCPC Shuts Down Five Kano Textile Warehouses over Deceptive Trade Practices
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the warehouses of five major textile distributors in Kano over alleged deceptive trade practices involving the sale of underweight and shortened fabrics to unsuspecting consumers. A statement issued on Wednesday by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director, Corporate Affairs, FCCPC, says the enforcement operation, led […]
FCCPC Applauds Court Rulings Protecting Consumer Rights
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has praised two recent court judgments that boost consumer confidence and strengthen accountability in Nigeria’s marketplace. The rulings include a ₦5 million compensation order against Multichoice Nigeria Limited and a decision declaring Peace Mass Transit’s “no refund after paayment” policy unlawful. In a statement […]
Reps Move to Stop Implementation of FCCPC Digital Lending Regulations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called for the immediate suspension of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) Digital, Electronic, Online, and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025. This follows widespread concerns from key industry stakeholders and was as result of a motion of urgent public importance moved on Tuesday by Hon. […]
Banking, Fintech Complaints Top as FCCPC Recovers ₦10bn
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has disclosed that Nigerian consumers recovered more than ₦10 billion between March and August 2025. This comes as banking and fintech services emerged as the leading sources of consumer complaints. According to updated data released by the Commission on Thursday, banking accounted for 3,173 […]
New Rule; FCCPC to Fine Defaulting Digital Lenders N100m
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operators of digital lending services in Nigeria now risk fines of up to ₦100 million or 1% of their annual turnover, as well as disqualification of directors for as long as five years. This, is if they fail to comply with the new Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations (DEON […]
FCCPC Summons Air Peace Over Surge in Unrefunded Flight Tickets
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s apex consumer protection body, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has summoned the management of Air Peace Limited following a rising tide of complaints over unrefunded ticket fares, even in cases where flights were cancelled by the airline. The Commission said the complaints, which have come from passengers nationwide, […]
Meta Still Liable Despite Threats to Pullout From Nigeria – FCCPC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says WhatsApp’s claim that it may be forced to exit Nigeria due to over recent order appears to be a calculated move at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision. The FCCPC had investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp (jointly […]
Tribunal Backs FCCPC’s $220mn Ruling Against Meta, WhatsApp
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has upheld a $220m fine imposed on Meta Platforms Incorporated, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp LLC, by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The Tribunal affirmed the Commission’s authority, saying it complied with prevailing laws, discharged its mandate, and exercised its powers […]
Rice Fraud: FCCPC Frowns at Re-bagging Of Local as Foreign Products
By Oluwakemi Kindness Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has tasked sellers of rice in the Nigerian market to source their stock from Nigerian mills and authorized distributors or importers of foreign brands. The FCCPC handed down the charge in Abuja on Tuesday after it carried out an enforcement raid and sealed several shops […]