MultiChoice: FCCPC Summons DStv, GOtv over Price Hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to account for its planned subscription price hike, scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2025.
In a statement on Tuesday,...
NCC and FCCPC Unite for Consumer Protection, by Zekeri Idakwo Laruba
The consumer is often regarded as the king in the world of business, production, and consumption, as no product or service holds value without consumer demand. However, just as businesses rely on consumers, consumers equally...
Tariff Hike: Is NCC in Position to Negotiate Prices for Consumers?
By Zekeri Idakwo Laruba
The recent approval of a 50% telecom tariff increase by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sparked widespread debate. With the rising cost of living already straining household budgets, many Nigerians...
FCCPC Knocks Hoarders for Driving up Food Inflation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has blamed hoarders for the escalating food prices in the country.
According to the FCCPC Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, some unscrupulous produce merchants are stockpiling newly harvested grains, causing artificial...
Animating the Spirit of Consumer Protection and Responsibility in Nigeria
By Tolu Ogunlesi
A look at recent actions from federal regulators in Nigeria suggests that the country is entering a promising new chapter in the area of consumer protection.
In 2023, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)...
Nigerians Loan on Lending Apps Rise N7.5trn in 2024 - Report
The Central Bank of Nigeria says the number of approved digital lenders in the country has surged by 79.77 percent since April 2023, reflecting the rising credit appetite among Nigerians.
This, the apex bank revealed...
