Court Restricts FCCPC Licensing Powers, Upholds Consumer Protection Role in Telecom Sector
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ruled that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) does not have the authority to issue licences to telecommunications operators, reaffirming that such licensing powers rest with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The judgment, delivered on Monday, clarified the respective regulatory responsibilities of the FCCPC and…