20 h. ago $220m fine: WhatsApp challenges FCCPC, requests stay of order

WhatsApp has announced that it has taken steps to stay and appeal the ruling by Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal upholding a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. In a statement issued on Saturday, the company expressed displeasure with the decision of the tribunal. On Friday, the tribunal, […] The post $220m fine: WhatsApp challenges FCCPC, requests stay of order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago WhatsApp, Meta platforms fined $255M for data discrimination in Nigeria

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has ordered WhatsApp and Meta Platforms Incorporated to pay a substantial penalty of $220 million and an additional $35,000 to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) within 60 days. This decision comes in response to data discrimination practices identified during an investigation into […] The post WhatsApp, Meta platforms fined $255M for data discrimination in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Tribunal Upholds FCCPC’s $220m Fine Against Facebook, WhatsApp Over Sharp Practices Against Nigerians

The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, on Friday, delivered its judgement in the appeal filed by Meta Platforms Incorporated (Facebook) and WhatsApp LLC against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), affirming the Commission’s authority and actions in nearly all the contested issues. The Tribunal specifically determined that the Commission complied with extant laws, […]

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47 h. ago N10 billion state house solar power project, bold step for national growth — ECN

From Charity Nwakaudu Abuja The Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria, ECN, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi has described the Federal Government’s approval of a N10 billion solar power project for the Presidential Villa, as a testament for transparent governance and nation building. This is contained in a statement he made available to journalists in Abuja. The statement […] The post N10 billion state house solar power project, bold step for national growth — ECN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Private school owners laud Edo govt over intervention on tax

The Coalition of Associations of Private Schools (CAPS) in Edo on Thursday lauded the swift intervention of the state government read more Private school owners laud Edo govt over intervention on tax

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3 d. ago Insurance bill proposes compensation for customers of failed firms

The Nigerian Insurance Reform Bill, currently waiting for the president’s assent, will enhance consumer protection by creating a compensation fund read more Insurance bill proposes compensation for customers of failed firms

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5 d. ago Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to improve learning facilities, recruit more qualified teachers, provide good infrastructure, a conducive learning atmosphere, and secure school environments across the State. He made the pledge when he inspected ongoing renovation of some schools in Edo Central, which were hitherto in very bad […] The post Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Lagos Monarch Elegushi To Empower 1,000 Subjects To Mark 15th Anniversary

The Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom in Lagos State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has commenced the first batch of his ₦200 million Empowerment Initiative — a bold step to support education and economic development within his community. In celebration of 15 years of majestic milestones and impact, the Elegushi Foundation is launching a ₦50 […]

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9 d. ago KingMakers commissions sports complex in Ifako Ijaiye to boost grassroots development

In a bold step towards youth empowerment and grassroots sports development, KingMakers, in partnership with the Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, read more KingMakers commissions sports complex in Ifako Ijaiye to boost grassroots development

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1 week ago FCCPC raids markets over sale of repackaged local rice as foreign brands

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intensified its clampdown on deceptive market practices, uncovering a growing trend read more FCCPC raids markets over sale of repackaged local rice as foreign brands

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1 week ago FCCPC seals Abuja shops for selling local rice repackaged as foreign

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Tuesday raided Utako Market in Abuja, sealing several shops over alleged deceptive sales of local rice re-bagged and sold as popular foreign brands. The operation, which was carried out with the support of police officers and other security personnel, targeted traders allegedly involved in passing off locally Read More

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1 week ago Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national emergency on food security, describing it as a bold step towards addressing hunger and inflation across the country. The senator has called for the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to monitor and enforce policy […] The post Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Grassroots development key to Okpebholo govt – Edo deputy gov

Edo State deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, on Tuesday, said the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration will develop the rural areas to engender sustainable growth in the state. In a statement signed by Idahosa’s Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor stated this when he played host to the Association of Local Government Secretaries, Edo State Read More

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1 week ago Collaborative approach key to Africa’s $10bn fintech success— Flutterwave CEO

Payment regulators in Nigeria and other African countries are supportive of innovation but expect accountability and strong consumer protection from fintech operators, the Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, said on Monday. Agboola, who leads Africa’s largest payments technology firm, made this disclosure at the ongoing GITEX Africa’s tech summit in Morocco, dismissing claims Read More

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2 w. ago Edo Gov’t Threatens Revocation Of Illegally Acquired Farmlands

Edo State deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa has vowed that all illegally acquired farmlands by some companies in the state would be revoked. Idahosa, who stated in Benin on Friday when he received members of the Association of Cocoa Farmers, noted that some farmlands were acquired through proxies. In a statement by his Chief […]

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2 w. ago Price Increase: Plaintiff Seeks Discontinuation Of Case Against Multi

Festus Onifade, a legal practitioner, sought an order from the Federal High Court to discontinue the case against Multi-choice Nigeria. The plaintiff asked the court to dismiss the case in a notice of discontinuance dated April 7, 2025. Barrister Onifade had dragged Multi-choice Nigeria Limited and the Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission before the […]

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2 w. ago Enugu issues 5MW power licence, boosts private sector participation in electricity market

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has issued a fresh 5MW power generation licence to Tempo Power Solutions Ltd to establish a gas-fired plant. This marks another step toward the state’s vision of energy independence. The development brings the total licensed generation capacity under the EERC to 15MW, following the historic transfer of regulatory […] The post Enugu issues 5MW power licence, boosts private sector participation in electricity market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NCC Proposes New Guidelines For Managing Unclaimed Recharge Credits

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) held a forum on Tuesday with stakeholders to discuss the rising concerns surrounding unclaimed and unutilized subscriber recharges. The initiative aimed at addressing these issues is part of the NCC’s broader effort to protect telecom consumers while also ensuring transparency for service providers. Telecom operators have proposed new guidelines to […] The post NCC Proposes New Guidelines For Managing Unclaimed Recharge Credits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NCC Gives Telcos 90 Days To Resolve Subscribers’ Unclaimed Airtime

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a 90-day compliance window to telecommunications operators to resolve the long-standing issue of unutilised and unclaimed subscribers’ recharges. This announcement was made at a high-level virtual stakeholders’ engagement forum held on Tuesday, targeted at refining and enforcing new guidelines that protect consumer rights in Nigeria’s evolving telecom landscape. […]

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2 w. ago 5 things to look out for when installing solar panels in Nigeria

By John Ogunsemore Solar energy is fast becoming a game-changer in Nigeria as more homes and businesses are switching to or installing complementary solar energy solutions due to many factors, including unreliable power supply from the national grid, rising fuel costs making generators unattractive, environmental friendliness and the need for energy independence. However, before you […] The post 5 things to look out for when installing solar panels in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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