
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has welcomed recent court rulings that upheld consumer rights in Nigeria. The rulings are the Lagos High Court’s award of ₦5 million in damages against Multichoice Nigeria Limited and the Enugu High Court’s decision declaring Peace Mass Transit’s no refund policy unlawful.In a statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello commended the courts for ensuring fair outcomes that strengthen consumer confidence and accountability in the marketplace. Bello said the judgments show the strength of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), 2018, which empowers consumers to seek redress and requires service providers to meet lawful standards of fair service delivery.According to Bello, between March and August 2025, the Commission facilitated recoveries of more than ₦10 billion for consumers across 30 sectors, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of Nigeria’s consumer protection system.