…are the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Consumer Protection Committee and Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the Government House in Benin City, Okpebholo said the appointments placed a responsibility on the appointees to serve the pe…

…complaints from passengers. A statement issued by FAAN's Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, on Thursday, August 27, noted that the dispute stemmed from nearly a decade of efforts to address safety, security and accountability concerns around commercial and e-hailing vehicles operating at…

…from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey alleging Meta violated their states' consumer protection laws. Along with the monetary payouts and new features to the platforms, the settlement calls for a third-party auditor to be appointed to monitor how the company is complying with the terms of the settlement. In…

…aviation sectorCGGA said Najomo's tenure showed clear focus on safety oversight, consumer protection, and attracting aircraft investment into NigeriaThe coalition urged all aviation stakeholders to take a collaborative approach rather than trading blame over industry challengesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new s…

…Instagram and WhatsApp have millions of Nigerian users, making questions around consumer protection, data privacy, platform accountability and the power of large technology companies increasingly important for the country. Indeed, Nigeria has already taken regulatory action against Meta. In April 2025, the Competition…

…payment system, microfinance, foreign exchange operations, monetary policy, financial consumer protection and the proper use and protection of the naira.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has flagged possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria following a three-month investigation into the rising cost of the building material despite the country’s substantial production capacity and limestone deposits. The commission said its preliminary f…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said preliminary findings from an industry-wide investigation suggest possible manipulation of cement prices in the Nigerian market. The commission said the findings were contained in 40-page field reports compiled after a three-month cross-border s…

…by assets.The merger notification was published through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and remains subject to regulatory approvals.According to the FCCPC notification, the merger will be implemented through a Scheme of Merger under Section 711 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act…

…that more than 500 digital lending operators appear in the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s approval database. The sector, however, faces growing regulatory scrutiny, with enforcement of digital lending rules receiving renewed attention.2. Thrift fashion businessesNigeria’s cost-of-living crisis…

…stakeholders on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said baggage handling remained one of the industry’s biggest sources of passenger complaints, after flight delays. Achimugu said, “For many years now, one of the biggest complaints in the industr…

…aviation training organisations, as well as safety surveillance, economic regulation, consumer protection, accident prevention, implementation of International Civil Aviation Organisation standards, inspector training, acquisition of specialised oversight equipment, information technology infrastructure, cybersecurity…

…in Ondo State, said the framework would boost professionalism, accountability and consumer protection across the real estate sector. According to the monarch, developers remain largely unregulated despite nearly every other professional in the construction industry operating under statutory oversight. He said the regul…

…and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has told electricity distribution companies (DisCos) they cannot pass the bill for replacing obsolete prepaid meters to consumers, insisting that customers must not bear the cost of infrastructure t…

"Consumer protection is often viewed only through the lens of resolving disputes after they arise. In reality, its greatest value lies in preventing problems before they occur, identifying risks early, resolving uncertainty... The post FCCPC intensifies effort to protect rights of consumers in electricity sector appear…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said its enforcement activities are not designed to punish or unnecessarily stifle businesses but to ensure that the rights of Nigerian consumers are protected. The agency also disclosed its intention to ensure that businesses clearly display the pr…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has partnered with the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency to tackle challenges faced by consumers at marketplaces, such as price tagging, minimum labelling requirements, and return and refund obligations. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement on Wednes…

…of a joint market-monitoring framework involving NMDPRA and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to track product availability, market concentration, allocation transparency and possible supply disruptions. The association urged the Federal Government to invest in critical infrastructure,…

…recurring debt and hidden chargesCall for CBN to enforce interest rate caps and enhance consumer protections to safeguard low-income NigeriansFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a de…

…of other passengers. Reacting to the viral video, FAAN's Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, in a statement released, confirmed that the authority was investigating the matter and had begun a fact-finding process to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to the s…

…digital affordability, expanding access to broadband infrastructure, strengthening consumer protection and cybersecurity, and promoting digital literacy, particularly among women, youths, persons with disabilities and underserved communities. The conference, hosted by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Comm…

The Kano State Consumer Protection Council has begun an investigation into complaints by members of the public regarding the sale of solar panels that do not meet the power output specifications indicated on their labels. The Executive Secretary of the KCPC, Dr Ibrahim Garba-Muhammad, made this known in a statement iss…

…harassment, hidden charges, and data privacy violations. As the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) resumes stricter regulation of online lenders, borrowers are being urged to deal only with approved loan apps.FCCPC resumes digital lending regulation and updates list of registered loan apps.…

…Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has called on the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the Nigerian Communications Commission to establish a clear framework for regulating airtime and data credit services. Chairman of the association, Gbenga Adebayo, made the call in a statement released o…

…effectiveness. Addressing newsmen in Abuja recently, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, said while NAMA was established as a self-sustaining agency, the NCAA relied largely on the TSC to fund its statutory regulatory functions. Meanwhile, under the revenue sharing formula…