Business
Competition Tribunal Orders Coca – Cola to pay N190 million misleading Fines Within 60 Days
Upholding the FCCPC’s five-year investigation, findings, and imposed penalties, the tribunal ruled that NBC’s conduct constituted misleading practices in violation of Nigerian law.
The tribunal criticised the FCCPC’s acceptance of the post-judgment settlement, saying it conflicted with the commission’s regulatory obligations.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal ( CCPT) has ordered the Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC), also known as Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited to pay the N190 million administrative penalty imposed on the company for misleading packaging, within 60 days .
This was contrary to the settlement reached between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the NBC in the case that stemmed from an August 2024 announcement by the FCCPC in which it accused Coca-Cola and NBC of engaging in unfair marketing tactics and misleading consumers.
In a judgment delivered on Monday, April 28, a three-member panel led by presiding judge Thomas Okosun dismissed NBC’s application to adopt the settlement terms as judgment, describing it as an “attempt to arrest judgment.”
NBC’s counsel, O. Ogunride, had informed the tribunal of a settlement agreement reached with the FCCPC, requesting its adoption as a consent judgment.
The FCCPC’s representative, Abimbola Ojenike, confirmed the existence of the settlement, stating that discussions had been finalised with Akoji Achimugu, the commission’s legal director.
However, the tribunal pointed out that the terms of settlement were filed after judgment had been reserved and both parties had submitted their final written arguments.
Okosun ruled that “the notion of arrest of judgment is unknown to Nigerian law,” stressing that entering a settlement at this stage exceeded the FCCPC’s statutory authority and undermined its role as a regulator.
The tribunal criticised the FCCPC’s acceptance of the post-judgment settlement, saying it conflicted with the commission’s regulatory obligations.
The tribunal emphasized its constitutional duty to the public, asserting that it could not engage in private compromises between parties.
The panel also criticized the FCCPC’s sudden shift from its earlier position, noting that the proposed settlement declared “there is no penalty,” directly contradicting the commission’s findings from its investigation.
Consequently, the tribunal rejected the settlement and proceeded to deliver its final judgment.
Upholding the FCCPC’s five-year investigation, findings, and imposed penalties, the tribunal ruled that NBC’s conduct constituted misleading practices in violation of Nigerian law.
It affirmed that the ₦190 million administrative penalty was consistent with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
NBC’s appeal was dismissed for lack of merit, and the company was ordered to pay the fine within 60 days.
Business
Dangote Refinery Ship 456,000 tonnes of PMS to African countries in February
The exports arrive at a moment of acute disruption in global energy markets, with several African countries that have historically depended on large refineries in the Persian Gulf now looking to Dangote as an alternative source.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has completed the sale of 12 cargoes of refined petroleum products totalling 456,000 tonnes to neighbouring African countries in February.
In a statement, the Refinery said that the shipments, sold on a free-on-board basis to international traders, have been delivered to Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tanzania, Ghana, and Togo — a spread that signals the refinery’s ambitions extend well beyond its West African neighbourhood.
“This accomplishment underscores the Dangote Refinery’s capability to not only meet but exceed Nigeria’s domestic fuel demands.”
The exports arrive at a moment of acute disruption in global energy markets, with several African countries that have historically depended on large refineries in the Persian Gulf now looking to Dangote as an alternative source.
The refinery has framed its regional role in pointed terms, describing West Africa as a market long regarded as “a dumping ground for lower-quality fuels” and positioning its Euro 5-standard gasoline and diesel as a corrective to that history.
Business
Moniepoint buys Orda to capture Africa’s $50bn restaurant economy
Founded in 2020, Orda built software designed for small and independent restaurants that previously operated without digital systems.
Photo: Tosin Eniolorunda, Moniepoint co-founder and group CEO
Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint Inc. has acquired restaurant management startup Orda Africa in a move aimed at expanding its reach into Africa’s fast-growing food service industry, a sector estimated to be worth about $50 billion across the continent.
BusinessDay reports that the deal integrates Orda’s cloud-based restaurant software into Moniepoint’s business management platform, Moniebook, allowing food vendors and restaurants to manage orders, payments, inventory and accounting from a single system.
The acquisition highlights a wider shift among African fintech firms that are moving beyond payments to offer operational tools and credit to small businesses, especially those in the informal economy.
Tosin Eniolorunda, Moniepoint co-founder and group CEO, said that the food sector represents one of the most active but underserved parts of Africa’s economy.
“The food industry is a major source of jobs and daily survival for many Africans,” Eniolorunda said, adding that many businesses still rely on manual processes and disconnected tools.
The move reflects a growing competition among financial technology firms to control the digital infrastructure behind small businesses, particularly restaurants, which generate frequent transactions and require working capital.
Africa’s food service market is expanding quickly as urban populations grow and more consumers eat outside the home.
Nigeria alone is projected to see its restaurant market reach about $19.3 billion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of more than 11 percent.
Founded in 2020, Orda built software designed for small and independent restaurants that previously operated without digital systems.
The company’s tools help businesses track orders, manage kitchen workflows and monitor stock levels.
Guy Futi, Orda CEO, said joining Moniepoint would allow the company to connect operational data from restaurants with financial services such as payments and credit.
“To truly transform the industry, we needed to connect that expertise with comprehensive financial infrastructure,” Futi said, adding that customers would continue to use the platform while gaining access to new services.
Business
Dangote Petroleum announces N1,245 new price template for marketers
The new pricing, making it the fourth time since the Middle East war began, is set to take effect from midnight on March 21, 2026.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh hike in the ex-depot price of its petrol to N1,245 per litre from N1,175 per litre while the coastal price increased from N1,512,648 to N1,606,518 per metric tonne.
The new pricing, making it the fourth time since the Middle East war began, is set to take effect from midnight on March 21, 2026.
In a notice sent to marketers on Friday night the company explained that the revision reflects global market realities, including fluctuations in crude oil prices and increased shipping costs, which are beyond the refinery’s control..
” Please note that the revised price will apply to all unloaded gantry and coastal volumes and is effective from 12am on the 21st of March 2026,” it stated.
The latest adjustment is expected to ripple across the downstream sector, with pump prices likely to rise in the coming days as marketers pass on the increased cost to consumers.
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