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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full effect to the new rules and ensure regulatory certainty in Nigeria’s digital lending market.​ The Commission has withdrawn conditional approvals earlier granted to some lenders that did not complete their regularisation within the transition period.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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Whistleblowers Accuse MSC of Exploiting Nigerian Shippers, Petition Tinubu

Citizens Whistleblowers Coalition (CWC) Demands Action Against MSC A coalition of whistleblowers has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, urging a full probe into Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) over allegations of:✔ Illegal container deposit charges✔ Unjust detention of shipments✔ Excessive demurrage fees✔ Forcing Nigerian disputes to UK courts 🔍 Key Allegations Against MSC 1️⃣ Economic Sabotage: Ignored Minister of Blue Economy’s directive on replacing deposits with indemnity.2️⃣ Judicial Subversion: Imposed exclusive jurisdiction clause (disputes must be litigated in London).3️⃣ FCCPC Inaction: Regulatory silence despite repeated complaints.4️⃣ Tax Audit Demand: CWC calls for FIRS investigation into MSC’s tax compliance. 🗣️ Whistleblowers’ Statement “MSC’s oppressive clauses cause severe hardship. Nigerians shouldn’t need UK lawyers to fight exploitation.”— CWC Petition (Signed by Nafiu Ibrahim, Ella Susan, Dodeye Okoi Arikpo) ⚖️ Legal & Economic Concerns Nigerian courts sidelined – MSC’s contracts bypass local jurisdiction. Shipper losses – High costs from unreleased cargo + demurrage fees. Regulatory failure – FCCPC, NASS inquiries allegedly ignored by MSC. 📌 CWC’s Demands to Tinubu ✅ Immediate […]

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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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Meta Threatens to Shut Down Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria Amid Regulatory Crackdown

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram , has issued a stark warning that it may be forced to shut down both platforms in Nigeria due to mounting regulatory fines and what it describes as “unrealistic” demands from Nigerian authorities. The escalating dispute centers on data privacy violations and consumer protection concerns, with Meta facing significant financial penalties and operational hurdles. In a court filing reviewed by the BBC , Meta expressed its inability to comply with recent rulings, including a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) . The fine stems from a 38-month joint investigation by the FCCPC and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) into Meta’s privacy practices and consumer data policies. The $220 Million Fine and Meta’s Response On July 19, 2024 , the FCCPC fined Meta […]

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