Nigerian govt clarifies position on airtime market regulation
- The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission denied securing presidential approval to restructure Nigeria's airtime credit market or to allow new operators to join, stating it was unaware and uninvolved in such claims.
- The FCCPC confirmed the suspension of implementing the DEON Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 following an interim injunction by the Federal High Court issued on April 15, 2026, in a suit by the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria .
- The FCCPC stated it remains bound by the court order and lawful procedures, with the case scheduled for further hearing on July 20, 2026.
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FCCPC denies a hand in the reported airtime credit overhaul
In a statement issued on Saturday, Ondaje Ijagwu, the commission's spokesperson, disclosed that the commission played no part in the development as alleged in recent media reports. The post FCCPC denies a hand in the reported airtime credit overhaul appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigerian govt clarifies position on airtime market regulation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, says its position on matters relating to digital and non-traditional lending is limited to its regulatory responsibilities. This is contained in a statement by the Commission’s Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, on Sunday in Abuja. Ijagwu said this is under the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 (DEON Regulations). The Commis…
Tinubu did not approve new airtime credit operators, says FCCPC
The FCCPC refutes claims that President Tinubu approved new airtime credit operators, stating it was unaware of and uninvolved in the reports. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-did-not-approve-new-airtime-credit-operators-says-fccpc/
FCCPC Denies Tinubu Approval Of New Airtime Credit Operators
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has dismissed reports claiming that Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the entry of nine new operators into Nigeria’s airtime credit market, insisting it had no knowledge of, or involvement in, such claims. The post FCCPC Denies Tinubu Approval Of New Airtime Credit Operators appeared first on Trending News.
Optasia monopoly: FCCPC distances itself as injunction holds
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has denied any involvement in reports that it briefed the presidency on plans to dismantle South African firm Optasia’s dominance of Nigeria’s airtime credit lending market, casting doubt on a story that ran across multiple major Nigerian outlets at the end of the week. In a statement signed by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC said it was “…
FCCPC clarifies position on airtime market regulation, suspends DEON enforcement
WorldStage– The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), says its position on matters relating to digital and non-traditional lending is limited to its regulatory responsibilities. This is according to the Commission is under the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 (DEON Regulations). A statement signed by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC’s Director, Corporate Affairs, in Abuja on Sunday…
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