Bridget Orok Etim

[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

Heartiest congratulations to our Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tunji Bello, and the Executive Commissioner, Operations, Mr. Louis Odion, on the well-deserved national honours conferred on them by President President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, during his Democracy Day Address.

This recognition is a fitting tribute to your contributions to the struggle for democracy, your unwavering commitment to national development, and your continued service to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

As you continue to serve the nation through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, protecting consumers and promoting fair competition, may these honours inspire even greater dedication to the Nigeria we all believe in.

Congratulations once again, sirs. We celebrate this well-deserved recognition and wish you continued success in service to our country.
@NigeriaGov @NGRSenate @HouseNGR @fmitiofficial

[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

FCCPC, NTDA Deepen Partnership on Consumer Protection, Tourism Standards

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation aimed at enhancing consumer protection, improving service standards and promoting sustainable tourism development in Nigeria.

The commitment was made on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, when the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, Dr. Ola Awakan, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello, at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja.

Welcoming the NTDA delegation, Bello underscored the strategic importance of tourism to Nigeria's economic diversification efforts and stressed the need to foster a strong m culture capable of unlocking the sector's vast potential.

He noted that although tourism is a concurrent responsibility of the Federal Government and the states, the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority has an important role in providing strategic direction and setting standards that will inspire confidence among domestic and international visitors.

Bello observed that tourists' experiences begin from their first point of entry into the country and emphasised the need for effective coordination among key institutions, including airport authorities, immigration and customs services, to ensure seamless and memorable experiences for visitors.

"The experience tourists receive upon arrival and throughout their stay determines whether they will return and whether they will recommend Nigeria to others. Every stakeholder must therefore play a role in creating a welcoming and efficient tourism ecosystem," Bello said.

He reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring fair treatment across the tourism value chain, adding that the FCCPC would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to uphold service standards and address consumer complaints.

Earlier, Dr. Awakan said his visit was intended to formally introduce himself and explore areas of cooperation between the two agencies.

He described tourism as one of Nigeria's greatest untapped assets and a key vehicle for advancing economic diversification under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

According to him, the Authority is pursuing a number of initiatives to reposition the sector. These include reforms in the hospitality industry and the tour-guiding profession, the establishment of tourism information desks at airports and measures aimed at encouraging stronger private sector participation to ensure the sustainability of tourism projects.

Dr. Awakan also highlighted plans to leverage storytelling to showcase Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and tourism assets, including the proposed establishment of Africa's first tourism-focused streaming platform.

Commending the FCCPC for its role in promoting fair market practices and protecting consumers, he expressed the Authority's readiness to work closely with the Commission to enhance service delivery and strengthen confidence in Nigeria's tourism ecosystem.

In recognition of his support for efforts aimed at developing the sector, Dr. Awakan designated the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello, as a Nigerian Tourism Ambassador and expressed confidence that the Commission would continue to support initiatives designed to promote tourism and enhance service standards.

Both organisations agreed to maintain close engagement in pursuit of higher service standards and improved consumer protection, while positioning tourism as an important contributor to economic growth and national development.
@NigeriaGov @NGRSenate @HouseNGR

[ms_sif @_fatmun]

@aedcelectricity The most incompetent and useless disco there’s nothing good about Aedc bunch of failures from top to buttom after 6pm don’t give us light 4days and no compensation @NERCNG @fccpcnigeria

[ms_sif @_fatmun]

@aedcelectricity This is day 3 for a band A customers? and still no light in APO axis you didn’t give us enough time to plan ahead AEDC is the most useless distribution company this is not been done anywhere must we always suffer @fccpcnigeria @NERCNG

[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

Watch: "Safe Products, Confident Consumers"

[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

FCCPC Hosts NEMSA, Strengthens Collaboration on Power Sector Consumer Protection

The engagement focused on improving consumer outcomes through complaint resolution, regulatory coordination, enforcement of electricity service standards, and operational efficiency.
@NigeriaGov

[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

Release: In a Landmark Ruling, Court Affirms FCCPC Powers to Investigate Medical Negligence
@NigeriaGov @NGRSenate @HouseNGR

[The Alchemist @OAladesanwa]

@fccpcnigeria Thank you, for your incredible services lately.

This is a change from the known norm. This is service. This is progress.

Thank you, Dr. Tunji Bello. @TunjiiBello

[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

FCCPC Enforcement Team Seals Abuja Supermarket Over Pricing Irregularities, Expired and Suspected Counterfeit Products

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has carried out an enforcement operation at a supermarket in Guzape, Abuja, following consumer complaints about irregular pricing practices.

During the inspection, the Commission identified several potential consumer protection violations, including differences between shelf prices and checkout prices, products displayed without price tags, expired products offered for sale, improper storage of perishable items, and suspected counterfeit products, including rice, which were confiscated.

Following the findings, the supermarket was sealed pending further regulatory action.

The FCCPC reminds businesses that consumers are entitled to transparent pricing, safe products, and fair treatment at all times.

The Commission will take appropriate regulatory action after a full review of the findings.

Members of the public are encouraged to continue reporting suspicious, deceptive, or unfair market practices.
@NigeriaGov @NGRSenate @HouseNGR

[AJIBADE DAMILARE @David03925064]

@fccpcnigeria @TradeInvestNG @DrDorisAnite @ARISEtv @channelstv @daily_trust @Gidi_Traffic @instablog9ja @LeadershipNGA @THISDAYLIVE @PremiumTimesng you need to visit the filling stations too they are robbing people and you say you are protecting the consumers

[Peter @igwedip]

@fccpcnigeria @TradeInvestNG @DrDorisAnite @ARISEtv @channelstv @daily_trust @Gidi_Traffic @instablog9ja @LeadershipNGA @THISDAYLIVE @PremiumTimesng Good One FCCPC.

[PENDER kampala @kampo4real]

@fccpcnigeria @TradeInvestNG @DrDorisAnite @ARISEtv @channelstv @daily_trust @Gidi_Traffic @instablog9ja @LeadershipNGA @THISDAYLIVE @PremiumTimesng I really appreciate the work the fccpc are doing, I wish them more support by the federal and state governments, I believe they will soon catch up with all these fake investment scam app operators

[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

Air Travel and Consumer Protection in Nigeria

Veteran journalist Bola Bolawole raises an important question: Is air travel in Nigeria becoming something only the wealthy can afford?

In his article, he reflects on the famous remark once attributed to former communications minister David Mark that “telephone is not for the poor.” At the time, telephones were indeed rare and expensive. Today, however, mobile phones are widely accessible across society.
Bolawole argues that air travel now risks occupying that same exclusive space, with many ordinary Nigerians priced out of the market due to extremely high fares.

This concern has become even more relevant following the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) investigation into airline pricing during the 2025 festive season. The Commission’s interim findings indicate that fares increased sharply across several routes despite relative stability in key cost drivers such as fuel prices, government taxes, and foreign exchange.

According to FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman Tunji Bello, the investigation is not about interfering with legitimate commercial activity. Rather, it aims to ensure that airline pricing behaviour remains consistent with competition principles and consumer protection under Nigerian law.

The debate continues, with airline operators disputing the Commission’s conclusions. But the broader issue remains: should air travel remain a luxury for a few, or should competitive markets eventually make it more accessible to ordinary Nigerians?

Read the full article:
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[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

Ex-FCCPC boss, aviation stakeholders disagree on price-fixing claims

By : Olusegun Koiki

Former Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera, has called on domestic airlines to respond substantively to the commission’s observations on fair pricing, rather than dismissing its competence.

Irukera, who led the commission for nearly seven years, said the FCCPC’s findings on airfare during peak travel periods, especially during the last Yuletide, were based on rigorous data analysis and not conjecture.

He explained that the investigators would have examined fare patterns on specific domestic routes during the last holidays and compared them with post-holiday pricing on the same routes.

According to him, the review also addressed government-imposed charges within the same period, Jet A1 costs, foreign exchange fluctuations and load factors, among others.

He said, “Of course, FCCPC is not ignorant or lacking in knowledge. Data don’t lie. The numbers are what they are.

“It’s actually disingenuous and intellectually lazy to just flippantly say the agency is ignorant or lacks expertise without being able to identify the specific areas of investigative failures or improbable conclusions.”

But the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), Osita Okonkwo, challenged FCCPC to conduct more research on airline economics before concluding on the price-fixing allegation.

Okonkwo also noted that during the Yuletide, most airlines return empty on return legs, among other industry challenges.

Also, an aviation analyst, Gbenga Onitilo, mentioned Jet A1 price volatility, foreign exchange pressures, dollar-denominated aircraft leases, overseas maintenance (MRO), insurance premiums, airport and navigational charges, inflationary pressures and financing costs as some of the challenges affecting Nigerian domestic airlines.

The former Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Samuel Caulcrick, cautioned against questioning the commission’s expertise.

He posited that the FCCPC included officials with aviation regulatory backgrounds and urged airlines to defend their positions with evidence, rather than outright condemnation.
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@NGRSenate @HouseNGR @fmitiofficial

[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

@shelldongodwin Thank you, Ekomobong.

[Kola @Kola_Olayioye]

@shelldongodwin @fccpcnigeria Very true ....we had issue with our transformer in Oke ira Ogba, slow response from @IkejaElectric ...so I walked into @fccpcnigeria office on Ladoke Akintola, ikeja GRA and issue was resolved in 3 days. Doing a great job. Thank you

[EKOMOBONG @shelldongodwin]

These guys working at Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission @fccpcnigeria are so good at what they good. Thumbs up...

[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

FCCPC Establishes Case of Price Fixing By Local Airlines

* Interim Report Documents Abuse During Xmas Season 

* Probe of Foreign Airlines Next 

A review undertaken by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has uncovered patterns of price manipulation perpetrated by some local airlines during the last festive season. 

The findings are contained in the interim report released today (Thursday) by the Commission’s department of Surveillance and Investigations. 

The Commission announced an industry-wide investigation earlier in January. 

The forensic exercise benefitted from data collated by the Commission from airlines operating local routes in the country. 

The report compares domestic airline pricing from the December 2025 festive period with post-peak January 2026 fare levels.

Preliminary analysis indicates that fares recorded during the December peak were materially higher than those observed in the post-peak period across several routes despite relative stability in critical operating variables like fuel price, government taxes and foreign exchange. 

The differences observed in fares therefore appear to reflect airlines’ arbitrary pricing decisions, including yield management and capacity allocation, rather than any variation in regulatory fees.

Route-level analysis shows that higher fares coincided with periods of reduced seat availability during predictable seasonal demand peaks. On some high density routes, peak fares were clustered within relatively narrow ranges across several operators.

For instance, on certain corridors like Abuja-Port Harcourt, peak fares were several times higher than corresponding post-peak levels. On selected routes, the difference in the price of a single ticket reached approximately ₦405,000. Median fares across the sampled routes also rose markedly during the festive window when compared with post-peak benchmarks.

However, the interim report recognises that seasonal demand pressures, scheduling constraints and fleet utilisation may also affect pricing during peak travel periods. 

These factors remain under consideration as part of the Commission’s ongoing review.

Commenting on the release of the interim report, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello, said the review is part of the Commission’s statutory responsibility to promote competitive markets and safeguard consumers.

“This assessment is intended to provide clarity on pricing behaviour during predictable peak travel periods. The Commission’s role is not to disrupt legitimate commercial activity, but to ensure that market outcomes remain consistent with competition and consumer protection principles under the law,” Mr. Bello said.

He noted that the Commission is conducting further structural and route-level analysis before reaching any conclusions.

“It is important to emphasise that this is an interim report. Our next action will be dictated by full facts established at the end of the review exercise.  Then, the Commission will decide whether any regulatory guidance, engagement or enforcement steps are necessary, strictly in accordance with the law,” he said.

The report identifies the possible relevance of Sections 59, 72, 107, 108, 124 and 127 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018, which respectively address the prohibition of agreements in restraint of competition, the prohibition of abuse of a dominant position, the offence of price-fixing, conspiracy to commit offences under the Act, the right to fair dealings, and the prohibition of unfair, unreasonable or unjust contract terms.

Meanwhile, Mr. Bello announced that foreign airlines will come under FCCPC radar after the ongoing review of local airlines in view of widespread complaints of exploitative fares they allegedly charge Nigerians on certain routes compared to fares in neighbouring countries that are of equal distance.

Ondaje Ijagwu
Director, Corporate Affairs

[AFRICAMUSTBEFREE!!!!!!! @engrICO2015]

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[FCCPC Nigeria @fccpcnigeria]

FCCPC Named Government Agency of the Year 2025 at Leadership Conference

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has been named Government Agency of the Year 2025 at the 18th Leadership Annual Conference and Awards held in Abuja.

According to the organisers, the award recognises the Commission’s enforcement activities, consumer redress efforts, and regulatory interventions in key sectors of the economy.

The event took place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre on Thursday, February 12, 2026, under the theme: “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria.”

The citation at the award ceremony highlighted the Commission’s regulatory oversight of digital lending operations, the expansion of consumer complaint channels, and the deployment of internal case-tracking systems to improve efficiency and transparency in investigations and dispute resolution.

In recent years, the Commission has undertaken enforcement actions resulting in monetary recoveries and consumer refunds across sectors including digital lending, aviation, telecommunications, and consumer goods. Acting pursuant to its statutory mandate under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018, the FCCPC has continued investigations into anti-competitive conduct, misleading practices, and exploitative business behaviour.

Reacting to the award, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mr. Tunji Bello, said that the recognition reflects the collective efforts of staff nationwide and reinforces the Commission's obligation to strengthen enforcement and consumer protection mechanisms.

He noted that the Commission would continue to apply its statutory powers in promoting fair competition, protecting consumers, and addressing emerging risks in sectors such as digital finance and e-commerce.

The EVC received the award on behalf of the Commission. It was presented by the Chairman of Leadership Newspapers, Zainab Nda-Isaiah. Also present at the event were the Executive Commissioner, Operations, Mr Louis Odion; the Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services, Hajiya Ummusalma Isiyaka Rabiu; and directors of the Commission.

The recognition comes amid ongoing institutional reforms and enforcement activities aimed at strengthening accountability in Nigeria’s marketplace.
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