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Prosperity Cup seals Barcelona partnership for 2026 edition

Organisers of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, known as the Prosperity Cup, have announced a partnership with Spanish giants Barcelona FC ahead of the 2026 edition. The deal is aimed at raising technical standards and boosting grassroots football development in Bayelsa State.​ Tournament Director General Ono Akpe said at a world press conference that Barcelona coaches will run an international coaching clinic in Yenagoa from February 23 to 25, 2026. The UEFA certified programme, organised with the Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development and the State Football Association, will take up to 50 coaches.​ He explained that the clinic will focus on Barcelona’s coaching philosophy and methodology. Other capacity building plans include refresher courses for referees and training for medical and media personnel involved in the competition.​ Akpe said these initiatives are designed to improve the skills of key stakeholders […]

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FCCPC moves against non compliant digital lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has begun phased enforcement against digital money lenders that failed to comply with the 2025 Digital, Electronic, Online and Non Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations. Operators were given until January 5, 2026 to regularise their operations.​ In a statement, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tunji Bello said the compliance window has closed and enforcement has started in a fair and orderly manner. He explained that the move is to give full effect to the new rules and ensure regulatory certainty in Nigeria’s digital lending market.​ The Commission has withdrawn conditional approvals earlier granted to some lenders that did not complete their regularisation within the transition period. These operators have now been removed from the FCCPC’s public register of approved digital lenders until they fully meet all requirements.​ Bello said the register is […]

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FCCPC Rejects Meta’s Threat to Exit Nigeria Over $220 Million Fine, Calls It ‘Calculated Move’

FCCPC Stands Firm Against Meta’s Threat to Leave Nigeria The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to reports of Meta Platforms Inc. threatening to exit Nigeria over a $220 million fine upheld by the courts. The fine, imposed for multiple breaches of Nigerian consumer protection and data privacy laws, has sparked a heated standoff between Meta and Nigerian authorities. In a strongly worded statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu , the FCCPC described Meta’s threat as “a calculated move aimed at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision.” Meta’s Offenses Under Scrutiny The FCCPC accused Meta and its subsidiary WhatsApp (collectively referred to as “Meta Parties”) of repeatedly violating the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) . Key offenses […]

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Ghana Standards Authority Cracks Down on Substandard Goods.

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has launched a nationwide initiative to combat the sale of substandard, fake, and unapproved goods during the Christmas season and beyond. A team of 300 Trading Standards Inspectors (TSIs), specially trained and licensed under the GSA Act 2022 (Act 1078), has been deployed to markets, supermarkets, and filling stations in major cities, including Accra, Kumasi, Tema, and Takoradi.These inspectors have the authority to check product quality, verify weights and volumes, gather evidence for prosecution, and conduct public education. Recognizable by their uniforms and ID cards, the TSIs are fully vetted and trained to ensure accountability and transparency in their operations.Professor Alexander Dodoo, the Director-General of the GSA, emphasized the inspectors’ expertise, noting they surpass their international counterparts and are dedicated to protecting consumers and maintaining high standards. The GSA has partnered with stakeholders, including the […]

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