The David Against Corporate Goliaths
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) disclosed that its preliminary investigation has revealed a possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria. The three-month investigation by the Commission’s Anticompetitive Practices Department (ACP) was in response to widespread public complaints over the high cost of cement in the country. Nigeria…
Consumer protection in Nigeria is primarily spearheaded by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The Commission, according to its 2018 Act, is created to be independent and with the authority to establish offices for its business in any part of Nigeria as it deems fit. This means Nigerian…
A downgraded flight can happen to anyone. You paid for business class, and on the departure date, you were informed that your flight class has been downgraded to economy. Some airlines, as compensation, might offer you a discount on your next flight, but is that really enough? Or the right…
The Abuja High Court has affirmed the statutory authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate consumer complaints regarding airline ticket pricing. The ruling was delivered by Honourable Justice B.F.M. Nyako following a suit filed by Air Peace Limited, challenging the Commission’s authority to investigate complaints…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), a Nigerian agency saddled with the responsibility of protecting consumers’ rights, has raised concerns about the price of petroleum in the country despite the global crash of crude oil prices. According to a statement by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive…
Advocacy for Nigerian consumer rights in the banking sector recorded a major boost with a judgement by a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissing, in its entirety, a suit by UBA Plc seeking to contest the jurisdiction of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). United Bank for Africa…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has withdrawn the criminal charge filed against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top officers. This was announced by the FCCPC’s lawyer, Daniel Amadi, while addressing Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, when the matter was called for arraignment of…
