The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the Commission) issued the Merger Review Regulations (MRR) 2020 with ancillary instruments. The Merger Review Regulations 2020 establishes a composite framework for the application of rules with respect to notification and review of mergers under Part XII of the Federal Competition and Consumer …
Read More »CSR REPORTERS magazine to honor Abdul-Samad Rabiu, Interswitch, Others with Philanthropy Awards
………As RECARE, FCMB, Rites Foods, Leadway Assurance, on roll call By Charles Nwaoguji The Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji (Dr) Abdulsamad Rabiu is to be honored at this year’s CSR Reporters Philanthropic award alongside a score of other individuals and corporate organizations that will be honored for their exemplary corporate …
Read More »Allegation of gender based discrimination against harzoyka restaurant
By Charles Nwaoguji The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (“Commission”) on Sunday, November 8, 2020 received credible information, and subsequently a complaint ref: FCCPC/DSE/32849 at approximately 11:00 P.M. The subject of the information and complaint was that a regular patron at Harzoyka Restaurant, No. 71B, Oduduwa Crescent, …
Read More »Why FCCPC signs MoU with EFCC, FTC
By Charles Nwaoguji The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) signed an updated tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and United States foremost competition and consumer protection authority, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and jointly, (the Agencies’). The purpose of the …
Read More »FCCPC opens active investigation into competition and possible consumer rights violations in pay tv industries
By Skybirdnews Group Pursuant to Sections 17(b),(e),(g), (s),(x) (y), 18(3), 59, 61, 62, 69,70(1)(2), 72, 73, 74, 108,109,110 Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) Tuesday September 1st, 2020: Upon credible information, public announcements by operators, and consumer perception analytics, the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has opened an …
Read More »APO to select top 10 finalists of Africa’s business heroes prize competition
By Charles Nwaoguji The Jack Ma Foundation’s has chosen APO Group Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as a semi-final judge for this year’s prestigious competition “Africa’s Business Heroes. The ANPI organises Africa’s Business Heroes – now in its second year – a grassroot competition looking to …
Read More »APO to select top 10 finalists of Africa’s business heroes prize competition
By Charles Nwaoguji The Jack Ma Foundation’s has chosen APO Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as a semi-final judge for this year’s prestigious competition “Africa’s Business Heroes. The ANPI organises Africa’s Business Heroes – now in its second year – a grassroot competition looking to spotlight …
Read More »FCCPC INAUGURATES SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION TASK FORCE
On March 19, 2020, at the annual World Consumer Rights Day of 2020, in furtherance of the global theme for the year; “The Sustainable Consumer”; the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC or Commission) promoted and proposed the adoption of certain Guiding Principles for Sustainable Consumption (Principles). …
Read More »Unfair employment practices by inner steel company
By Charles Nwaoguji The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC or Commission) became aware of credible reports of unfair treatment of Nigerian employees at Inner Steel Company Limited located at Obehie, Ukwa-West Local Government Area, Abia State. The information received alleged unscrupulous and potentially illegal treatment and working conditions …
Read More »COVID-19 Response: How FCCPC Receives FG Award
By Charles Nwaoguji The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has received an award from the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) for outstanding performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commission’s chief executive officer, Babatunde Irukera, received the award certificate, tagged Extra Mile Award, signed …
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