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Nigeria slams rogue digital lenders with tough new rules
Nigeria has launched a decisive regulatory offensive against rogue digital lenders, introducing sweeping new rules to restore order and consumer confidence in the country’s fast-expanding online credit industry. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Wednesday confirmed that the new regulations—enacted under Sections 17, 18, and 163 of the Federal Competition and Consumer […]
Tinubu Nominates New FCCPC Executive Commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally nominated two highly qualified Nigerians to serve as Executive Commissioners of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), signaling his administration’s commitment to strengthening consumer protection and promoting fair business practices across the country. Louis Odion has been nominated as Executive Commissioner for Operations, while Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu […]
Chemical Fruit Ripening: Senate Summons NAFDAC to Account
Urgent Need to Investigate and Halt the Continuous Unwholesome Practice of Chemical Ripening of Fruits in Nigeria The Senate summoned the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday to address concerns over the unchecked use of harmful chemicals by fruit vendors to accelerate fruit ripening. This followed the adoption of […]
FCCPC Directs MutiChoice to Put Price Increase on Hold Pending Probe
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to suspend its proposed price hike pending an investigation into the company’s tariff adjustment. The FCCPC’s directive, issued on Thursday, February 27, 2025, follows MultiChoice’s request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the commission. The […]