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There’s a fraud going @ZenithBank app and Twitter verified handled now…I just scammed the sum of 20000 from the @ZenithBank Twitter verified handle. cc: @cenbank @officialEFCC @fccpcnigeria @segalink @premiumbusiness @SavvyRinu @AbdulMahmud01

Banks answerable to FCCPC, court rules * Dismisses UBA’s suit, fined N2m * It’s a big victory for bank customers, says Tunji Bello Advocacy for consumer rights in the banking sector recorded a major boost today with a judgement by a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissing, in its entirety, a suit by UBA Plc seeking to contest the jurisdiction of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).  In its ruling, presiding Justice James Omotosho affirmed the Commission’s statutory authority to investigate consumer complaints involving banks and other financial institutions. In the suit, FHC/ABJ/CS/1972/2025, United Bank of Africa Plc sought to determine whether in light of Section 251 (1) (d) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended 2023) and Section 65(1)(a) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, the FCCPC could validly exercise jurisdiction over a commercial bank duly licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and over any of its functions, acts, financial products, or financial services. In his judgement, Justice Omotosho considered Sections 251 (1) (d) of the Constitution and 65(1)(a) of BOFIA, which the plaintiff had relied upon to challenge the Commission’s jurisdiction, and upheld the authority of the FCCPC in competition and consumer protection matters in the financial sector. Consequently, UBA plc was fined N2m for “bringing a frivolous and unmeritorious case against the defendant”.  With respect to receiving and investigating Consumer complaints, the Court stressed that there is no other agency in Nigeria saddled with this responsibility except the FCCPC. “No portion of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act gives such powers to the Central Bank of Nigeria, nor does the Central Bank of Nigeria Act,” said Justice Omotosho.  “The FCCPC (Defendant) is therefore the proper agency to investigate such consumer complaints,” the judge held.  He therefore held that the FCCPC “is vested with statutory powers to inquire into Consumer Protection issues involving customers and banks.”  Justice Omotosho cited Sections 1, 2, 17(e) and 104 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 (FCCPA), relating to the objectives, scope, investigative powers and application of the Commission’s mandate in matters concerning competition and consumer protection. Section 104 of the FCCPC Act states that “Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law but subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in all matters relating to competition and consumer protection, the provisions of this Act shall override the provisions of any other law.”  In a swift reaction, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello, hailed the judgment, describing it as “a significant milestone in our advocacy for bank customers who have for long endured unfair treatment.” He said the judgment provides judicial guidance on the complementary relationship between sector regulation and the consumer protection framework established under the FCCPA. Mr. Bello stated that the decision reinforces confidence that consumers in every sector of the economy, including financial services, are entitled to accessible channels for complaint resolution and lawful redress. He noted that the judgment is also significant for businesses, as it clarifies that regulatory accountability and consumer confidence are mutually reinforcing pillars of a healthy market environment. According to him, the Commission will continue to engage financial institutions and other service providers professionally, fairly, and in accordance with due process, while encouraging internal complaint resolution mechanisms that address consumer concerns promptly. Ondaje Ijagwu Director, Corporate Affairs @NigeriaGov @NGRSenate @HouseNGR

@Millishield01 I will take the 4Runner

Take one as a gift 🎁 RX or 4runner. Both 2014.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan must go. Lend your voice.

A president signed this evil document to law within 24hrs! Ordinary men a playing God with the lives of Nigerians. Their end will be as disastrous as the disaster they’ve plunged the common man into.

-Obasanjo's govt took initiatives. -Yar'Adua showed results. (RIP) -Goodluck played it safe. -Buhari's regime blamed Jonathan's. -Tinubu's administration makes excuses and blames every other regime.

Mr President, when Ministers are sacked in civilised climes,government must explain why they are sacked. Was the minister of Finance removed because he could not cover up the stolen 24billion dollars(34 trillion naira) diverted from our revenue? World Bank no dey lie. SDM.

Just a reminder that fuel price didn't for one second drop across Nigeria after the ceasefire; But it was very fast to increase when the war started, and really didn't affect Nigeria. This country and exploitation.

This investigative documentary by patriotic investigative journalist, author, filmmaker and James Currey Fellow, @DavidHundeyin, on "Bola Ahmed Tinubu: From Drug Lord to Presidential Candidate" is still as oven-fresh as it was in 2023 when it was released.

The army showed up, not for the killers, but to arrest the youths. Hours later, terrorists returned and finished the job. Nigerian Army, explain this to us: 1. Why disarm the victims? 2. Where were you when the real enemies came? 3. Whose side are you on?

Dear @Zlatan_Ibile I’ve attached photos of me conducting free French tutorials at the University of Ibadan over the past 4–5 years. I’m confident in my ability to handle basic French lessons effectively if given the opportunity. Thank you for your consideration.

More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world. Nigerian officials have, unfortunately, been complicit in facilitating these atrocities.

@inDrive Your driver Chukwuemeka victor korie mistakenly got transferred 87,000 erroneously instead of 8700 naira by my client and instead of refunding 80k back he proceeded to block her instead. She doesn’t have the platform to call your company out but since I have the platform I am asking that your company do the needful and refund her what is rightfully hers. What level of impunity is going on with your drivers? If you can see this post please help me make Chukwuemeka victor popular since rather than refund he has chosen to be a criminal. Do retweet until @inDrive does the needful.

@davido @AAdeleke_01 Please I will advise you triple your security details during this period. Because this APC people are bad people they don’t care about destroying anything just to acclaim power…trust only your inner circle for the security detailing abeg. May God keep protecting you brother

I have been appointed by the Governorof OSUN STATE @AAdeleke_01 and flag bearer of the ACCORD PARTY 01 as HEAD YOUTH MOBILIZATION OF CAMPAIGN COUNCIL! We look forward to a smooth campaign and you RE - election your EXCELLENCY! 4+4

@dennisemmanuelC @davido @AAdeleke_01 There’s nothing anyone can tell you here that will be like when you know how osun state look like before governor Adeleke came into power and how it looks now

@davido @AAdeleke_01 Excuse me. I don’t what to be talking from a distance. What has the governor done for his re election? Should we just vote blindly because he is your uncle? Things aren’t done that way. Bring what he has done to the table

Watch Hon. Nnenna Elendu Ukeje (@NnennaUkeje) speak at the ADC National Legislators Forum world press conference.

If INEC has nothing to hide, why are they not willing to disclose the identity of the foresnic cybersecurity experts they hired?

Choose God early, choose wisdom early, choose accountability early. And you won’t spend a lifetime trying to fix what you could have corrected in your youth. Be blessed as you listen. #MindsetShift #WisdomOverAge #IntentionalLiving #Growth #LifeLessons

My old #LawSchool mate, Joash Amupitan, is peddling a "forensic report" with an author whom he is unwilling or unable to disclose. Is that a foretaste of the "result" that he will announce for #NigeriaDecides2027? #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thenigerialawyer.com/why-we-wont-na…