Tag: FCCPC

“Probe Google, Meta, others over alleged algorithmic abuses” – SERAP asks FCCPC

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SERAP asks FCCPC

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to urgently investigate major tech companies – including Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft (Bing), X, TikTok, Amazon and YouTube – over allegations of algorithmic discrimination, market dominance and data exploitation in Nigeria. In a complaint dated February 28, 2026, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said the companies’ opaque algorithms and data practices allegedly undermine Nigerian media, businesses and citizens’ rights, including privacy, freedom of expression and access to information.…

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FCCPC probes airlines over festive air fares” hike

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Air Peace commences

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), says it has commenced an expanded investigation into pricing templates behind high ticket rates charge by some airlines on some domestic routes. According to a statement issued by Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director, Corporate Affairs of the Commission (CAC) in Abuja, the investigation was to establish possible violations of the provisions of the law. Ijagwu said that concerns had been expressed widely in the past few days over what appeared to be coordinated manipulation or exploitation in the pricing of airline tickets by…

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FCCPC withdraws criminal case against MultiChoice

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FCCPC MultiChoice

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has withdrawn its criminal case against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top executives, after both parties reportedly reached an amicable settlement. Recall that the FCCPC and MultiChoice have been at odds for months since the pay-TV operator hiked the pricing of its DStv and GOtv services in March. The FCCPC then summoned the company to explain the rationale for the increases and submit supporting papers, after which it said MultiChoice failed to comply. Viewing this as a violation of the FCCPC Act’s…

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Alleged  FCCP Act breach: FG to arraign MultiChoice chairman, MD, others

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FG to arraign MultiChoice

The Federal Government will, on Oct. 7, arraign the Chairman of MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, Adewunmi Ogunsanya and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company John Ugbe, over allegations bordering on breach of Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date yesterday, after counsel to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Chizenum Nsitem made the application due to the absence of the defendants in court. Others to be arraigned alongside the duo are six top officers of the pay-Tv company, including CEO of…

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FCCPC hails court ruling on MultiChoice price probe

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FCCPC on MultiChoice

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has welcomed the Federal High Court’s ruling affirming its authority to investigate alleged exploitative practices by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited. Recall that MultiChoice had filed a suit seeking to restrain the FCCPC from investigating its recent price increases for DStv and GOtv services. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the commission quoted its Executive Vice-Chairman, Tunji Bello, who described the ruling as a victory for the rule of law. Bello said the judgment…

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FG gives traders one month deadline to crash prices of goods nationwide

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FG deadline

The Federal Government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has issued a one-month ultimatum to traders and market stakeholders to slash prices of goods and services nationwide. Executive Vice-Chairman of the Commission, Tunji Bello, made the announcement at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, warning that enforcement actions will follow after the moratorium. Bello cited examples of exorbitant pricing, including a fruit blender priced at $89 in the US but sold for N944,999 in Lagos. According to him, such practices threaten the economy and urged stakeholders to cooperate,…

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Consumer Protection Regulation:? “Endure Tinubu’s economic hardship” – FCCPC tells Nigerians

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FCCPC

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has advised Nigerians to exercise patience regarding the increase in food prices across the nation due to President Bola Tinubu’s harsh economic policies. According to the FCCPC, Tinubu’s administration was appropriately addressing the problem. The FCCPC’s Acting Executive vice-chairman, Adamu Ahmed-Abdullahi, gave the assurance during an interactive session with traders yesterday, at Dawanau and Galadima Markets in Kano. He said the market visit was to interact with traders to ascertain factors responsible for the continuous hike in food prices. Hesaidd, “The hike…

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FCCPC reveals those behind incessant increase in commodity prices

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FCCPC

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has blamed wholesalers and retailers for the incessant increase in the prices of commodities. The South-South Zonal Coordinator of FCCPC, Sir. Uchegbu Chukwuma, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after the nationwide food market inquiries by the Commission in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State on Wednesday. According to him, the FCCPC surveillance efforts suggest participants in the food chain and distribution sector, including wholesalers and retailers are allegedly engaged in conspiracy, price-gouging, hoarding and other unfair tactics to restrict competition in the market. He said…

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FCCPC shuts Chinese supermarket over alleged discrimination against Nigerians

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FCCPC Chinese

The Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has shut the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce. The supermarket, situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce, along Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Road in Abuja, is acclaimed as a destination for Chinese cuisine and beverages. Recall that Nigerians at the weekend voiced their outrage over a discriminatory policy enforced by a Chinese Supermarket, which allowed entry only to Chinese citizens and denied Nigerians access. Upon a visit to the supermarket by newsmen to verify the…

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‘Stopping prepaid meters customers from buying unlimited energy is illegal’ – FCCPC to DisCos

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has stated that distribution companies’ customers have the right to vend energy if they want to. The notice from the FCCPC came as a result of the vending constraints experienced by customers in the franchise area of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC), Customers were unable to purchase electricity tokens or units for prepaid meters. The FCCPC says it is actively working with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and IKEDC to address these complaints and resolve any issues with vending or purchasing…

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