Tag: FCCPC
FCCPC hails court rulings upholding consumer rights in Nigeria
“The consistent judicial enforcement complements the Commission’s regulatory work and reinforces the message that violations of consumer rights carry real…
FCCPC hails CBN’s plan to tackle ATM failures, delayed refunds
The FCCPC stressed that early adoption of the guidelines will offer immediate relief to affected customers and enhance confidence in…
FCCPC has no right to regulate prices in free market economy – Court
Justice Omotosho also ruled that price controls, even if permissible, must apply to an entire industry and not single out…
Tariff hike: Court dismisses MultiChoice‘s suit seeking to stop FCCPC’s sanction
Justice Omotosho had issued an interim order restraining the FCCPC from taking “any administrative steps” against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited following…
No hiding place! FCCPC exposes Meta’s data abuse, slams exit threat as blackmail
The Commission said these include violations of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection…
Regulatory showdown: Court stops FCCPC from punishing MultiChoice over price increase
Accusing the company of potential market dominance abuse and anti-competitive practices, the FCCPC had warned of regulatory sanctions should MultiChoice…
FCCPC sues MultiChoice over subscription price hike violation
The commission had directed MultiChoice Nigeria on February 27 to halt any price adjustments pending the conclusion of an inquiry…
MultiChoice Price Adjustments: FCCPC and Same Old Song
The tribunal equally held that the claimants failed to prove that MultiChoice had abused its power of dominance in the…
Alleged breach of FCCPC Act: Court sets date for arraignment of MTN CEO, others
Toriola, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and others will be arraigned over alleged failure to produce documents and information required by…
FCCPC warns Ikeja, Eko DisCos: Breach of Meter replacement rules will be met with force
FCCPC said this planned replacement was invalidated by both the FCCPC and NERC and that there is no evidence suggesting…
FCCPC to traders: We seek your partnership to curb consumers’ exploitation
The FCCPC initiative is coming at a time Nigerians are experiencing sharp increases in the prices of food items and…
FCCPC gives 1-month moratorium to traders to crash prices
The Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello gave the moratorium at a one-day stakeholders engagement on exploitative…
FCCPC seals table water company in Abuja
FCCPC said its investigation of the company followed a consumer complaint alleging consumption of expired sachet water containing microbes. The…
Inflation: Consumer Protection Commission to Engage Market Leaders
In the coming days, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will be engaging leaders of markets and others…
Why we imposed $200m fine on Meta, WhatsApp — FCCPC
”Only last week, FCCPC issued a final order and imposed a monetary penalty of $220,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Twenty Million…
Tinubu appoints ex-Lagos Commissioner Tunji Bello CEO FCCPC
Ngelale said Tinubu expected that the new Chief Executive Officer of this important agency would ensure the holistic realization of…
Increase in price of goods and services-Let Pay TV providers fix their prices
If the mandate of FCCPC includes price control of goods and services in a free and deregulated economy where was…
FCCPC shuts Chinese Supermarket where Nigerians are barred from shopping, owner flees
Officials of the FCCPC stormed the supermarket located within the China General Chamber of Commerce in Abuja on Monday and…
Popular Abuja supermarket Sahad Stores sealed over manipulation of prices
Sahad store was alleged to be engaged in misleading pricing and lack of transparency in their pricing contrary to section…
Tinubu sacks CEOs of FCCPC, BPE
Ngelale said the sack of the two CEOs was in conformity with plans to restructure and reposition critical agencies of…
FCCPC Zonal director Julius Haruna dies fighting in office
Ms Abdusalam has been arrested by officers of Katsina State Police command who have launched investigations into the death of…
FCCPC, CBN, EFCC target illegal money lenders
Other agencies involved in the committee are the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Human Rights Commission…