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Monday, June 16, 2025: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned the management of Air Peace Limited over a deluge of consumer complaints from across the country relating to the non-refund of ticket fares, even in instances where the airline had cancelled its flight operations. These actions potentially contravene Sections 130(1)(a) and […]

Tuesday, June 10, 2025: In post-colonial Nigeria, few, if any, can be said to come close to Pa Sam Amuka Pemu (fondly called Uncle Sam) in journalism practice in terms of ramifications. On account of his indelible footprints (from reportorial to editorship to punditry to managerial), he is undeniably a complete newspaperman. From the outset,

Click to download >>CLICK HERE<< Court affirms Commission’s power to investigate exploitation * Tunji Bello welcomes judgement Thursday, May 8, 2025: The Abuja Federal High Court today struck out the suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited seeking to restrain the FCCPC from investigating its recent price increases for DStv and GOtv services, declaring it an

Click to download >>CLICK HERE<< Saturday, May 3, 2025: WhatsApp’s claim that it may be forced to exit Nigeria due to FCCPC’s recent order appears to be a calculated move aimed at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision. The FCCPC investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp (jointly referred to as

Wednesday, March 5, 2025: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has formally instituted legal proceedings against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives, obstructing an ongoing inquiry and engaging in conduct deemed violations of the provisions of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018.

Click to download >>CLICK HERE<< Thursday, February 27, 2025: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription prices until the ongoing investigation into its proposed price hike is concluded. This directive follows MultiChoice Nigeria’s request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the Commission. While

Click to download >>CLICK HERE<< Sunday, February 9, 2025: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) welcomes the ruling of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, February 7, 2025, which affirms its statutory authority to regulate competition and consumer protection across all sectors, including telecommunications. The judgment reinforces the FCCPC’s mandate as

Click to download >>CLICK HERE<< Wednesday, January 22, 2025: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) notes the announcement by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approving a 50% adjustment in telecommunications tariffs. While the FCCPC acknowledges the economic pressures faced by telecom operators, including increasing operational costs, we unequivocally state that consumer interests remain

Click to download >>CLICK HERE<< Sunday, December 8, 2024: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) notes, with consternation, the latest outburst by Air Peace in what seems a series of ploys calculated to both obfuscate the issues and distract the Commission from the ongoing inquiry into alleged exploitative ticket pricing among other potential