Court begins contempt proceedings against FCCPC over alleged breach of digital lending order

Premiumtimesng | 20-05-2026 09:42am |

The court has initiated contempt proceedings against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) following allegations of non-compliance with a previous order regarding digital lending practices. During earlier hearings, the court issued a Form 45 notice to Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, indicating that failure to adhere to the order could result in contempt charges, which may include the possibility of imprisonment. The proceedings underscore the court's commitment to enforcing compliance with its directives in matters concerning consumer protection and digital lending regulations.

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