FCCPC Nigeria News

Federal High Court Affirms FCCPC Powers Over Air Peace Ticket Refunds

The Federal High Court Abuja dismissed Air Peace Limited's suit challenging the FCCPC's authority to investigate consumer complaints and issue summons under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on April 20, 2026, affirming the Commission's statutory powers to receive complaints, assess matters, and conduct investigations. The case arose from passenger complaints about unrefunded ticket fares and cancelled flights. This ruling strengthens FCCPC's position as Nigeria's primary consumer protection authority in the aviation sector.

Consumer Survey on Retail Price Discrepancies Nigeria

The FCCPC Nigeria is conducting a research study on pricing discrepancies between displayed shelf prices and actual checkout charges across retail outlets in Nigeria. The survey aims to identify the scale of pricing transparency issues to inform potential consumer protection measures. The agency is inviting Nigerian consumers to participate voluntarily through a Google Form to gather data on this issue.

FCCPC Clarifies No Ban on Airtime Borrowing or Data Advance Services

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC Nigeria) has issued a clarification stating that it has not banned airtime borrowing or data advance services in Nigeria, contrary to misinformation circulating in newspapers and social media. The commission issued the DEON Consumer Lending Regulations in July 2025 to address consumer complaints about opaque charges, unexplained deductions, aggressive recovery practices, and poor disclosure in digital lending. After two compliance windows (initial 90-day period plus extension to January 5, 2026), affected operators failed to register and regularize their services. The FCCPC states any service changes are business decisions by operators, not regulatory bans.