Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)
29 Oct
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has warned banks against customers’rights violation due to constant online banking services disruptions. A statement issued by Mr. Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC in Abuja on Tuesday, said the FCCPC Act allowed consumers to seek redress for services that did not meet the necessary…
5 Sep
Inflation is an economic reality that affects every sector, and in Nigeria, its impact has been particularly severe in recent months. The removal of subsidies on petroleum products, combined with volatile exchange rates, has led to a significant surge in the cost of living. From food items to transportation, prices have risen sharply, placing immense…
14 Jun 2024
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has alerted food suppliers and sellers of various consumables to the health implications forced ripening of fruits, adulterated palm oil and food items has on humans. FCCPC's acting executive vice chairman, Adamu Abdullahi, made the warning during a sensitisation campaign on Thursday in Abuja. Abdullahi expressed concerns…
17 Apr 2024
The Federal Government has pledged to address the issue of rising prices of goods and services in Nigeria. The acting Vice Chairman/CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The prices of food items and commodities have spiked in recent months despite the…
15 Apr 2024
The Federal Government said it will prosecute those caught spiking the prices of goods and commodities across Nigeria. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said this in a statement where it addressed the issues of arbitrary price increases and dollar brouhaha. FCCPC said it acknowledges that the rising cost of essential goods impacts…
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The Federal Government has set an ambitious revenue target of ₦6.58 trillion for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in 2025, aimed at driving economic growth and modernisation. The ₦6.58 trillion target reflects growing confidence in the NCS's capabilities and its expanding operational scope. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has hinted that local gun manufacturers will be meaningfully engaged to showcase their skills in the interest of the country. Speaking when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence to defend the 2025 budget, he assured that once the Defence Industry Corporation of…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enhance consumer protection, promote fair competition, and eliminate exploitative practices in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, introduces a one-stop-shop approach for telecom operators, streamlining operations and fostering a more…
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The Kwara Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, says no new case of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) has been recorded in the state. El-Imam stated this on Tuesday in Ilorin during her presentation at the 4th Quarterly Ministerial press briefing organised by the Kwara Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lymphatic Filariasis (LF),…
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The Kebbi State Police Command officers have rejected a N1 million bribe offered to them by some suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group. The state’s police spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. Abubakar identified the three suspects as Umaru Garba, 53, from Dangandu village; Alhaji Abubakar and Alhaji…
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The Katsina State Government says it has earmarked about N50b to execute various water-related projects across the state in the year 2025. The Managing Director of the State Water Board, Mr Tukur Tingilin, disclosed this in Katsina on Tuesday while inaugurating grievance redress committees. He also said that in 2025, the government would initiate various…
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The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja will soon begin subsidising dialysis treatment for patients with kidney diseases. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the commissioning of a clinic service building and ward centre. He explained that the dialysis would be done at…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has sanctioned some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs) during the Yuletide season. According to a statement by Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, this is a clear message of zero tolerance for cash flow disruptions.…
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The House of Representatives has directed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to provide a detailed breakdown of its 2024 allocations. It also urged TETFund to present the 2025 budget estimates to beneficiary institutions before further implementation. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Sulaiman Gumi (PDP-Zamfara) on the floor of the…
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The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the spread of hepatitis in the country, even as it called for wider public awareness to curtail the virus. The resolution to probe the spread of the virus followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Kwamoti Laori (PDP-Adamawa) at plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. The…