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FCCPC insists on Air Peace investigation over violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has insisted that it is investigating Air Peace for allegedly exploiting customers.
FCCPC disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Ondaje Ijagwu, on Thursday.
The Commission was clarifying reports making the round that it is not investigating Air Peace.
However, the FCCPC told Nigerians to disregard the claim as it does not emanate from the Commission.
“The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) categorically refutes a story entitled “FG not investigating Air Peace—FCCPC” making the rounds on some media platforms, particularly online, which has been falsely attributed to the Commission.
The referenced story, which seems syndicated and sponsored, did not emanate from the FCCPC, and we advise the public to disregard it in its entirety.
The FCCPC stands firmly by its official release dated December 1, 2024, which announced enquiries into widespread consumer complaints in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors.
As stated, Air Peace is one of the entities being engaged to address allegations of exploitative ticket pricing, including significant price hikes for advance bookings on specific domestic routes.
These enquiries, being conducted under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, are focused on addressing poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and potential consumer rights violations.
The enquiries are structured engagements aimed at ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, improving transparency, and protecting consumer interests.
“The FCCPC reaffirms that the enquiry into Air Peace commenced as scheduled on December 3, 2024, and remains ongoing.
The Commission is reviewing information and responses being provided by Air Peace and other entities under inquiry.
Appropriate determinations will be made, and necessary actions taken to address any identified violations.
“We urge the public to rely solely on verified communications from the FCCPC,” the Commission stated.
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Nigeria has recorded a significant milestone in its oil sector, surpassing its OPEC production quota by 4% and achieving its highest crude oil output in nearly six years, according to recent industry data.
The country’s average crude oil production reached approximately 1.53 million barrels per day (bpd) in the latest reported period, exceeding the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) allocated quota of 1.5 million bpd. This performance marks a strong recovery driven by improved pipeline security, reduced vandalism, and enhanced operational stability across key facilities in the Niger Delta.
Combined with condensates, total output climbed to around 1.7 million bpd, representing the highest level in months and underscoring Nigeria’s position as Africa’s leading oil producer. Industry reports highlight peak daily production hitting as high as 1.86 million bpd during the period, reflecting robust performance with minimal major disruptions.
This achievement ends a prolonged period of underperformance relative to the quota and signals positive momentum in the sector. Month-on-month, production increased by roughly 2.7–2.8%, building on steady gains over recent months. In crude-only terms, the figures represent one of the strongest showings since early 2025.
Stakeholders, including the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and operators like Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), attribute the gains to better collaboration with host communities, enhanced surveillance of critical infrastructure such as the Trans Niger Pipeline, and government reforms aimed at curbing oil theft.
Experts view the development as a boost for government revenues, foreign exchange earnings, and broader economic stability amid ongoing efforts to attract investment and ramp up capacity toward higher targets. Nigeria has historically produced well above 2 million bpd, and officials remain optimistic about further growth.
The news comes as OPEC+ continues phased adjustments to production levels, with Nigeria demonstrating resilience and compliance-plus performance even as the cartel manages global supply dynamics.
Analysts caution that sustaining this trajectory will require continued investment in infrastructure, security, and upstream activities to fully realize the sector’s potential.
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CBN Urges Public, Businesses Not To Reject N100 Bank Note
The CBN strongly cautions individuals, businesses, financial institutions, and other economic agents against rejecting the standard N100 banknote. Such rejection constitutes a violation of the provisions of the CBN Act and undermines confidence in the national currency.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the Standard N100 note is still a legal tender and must be accepted for all transactions.
The apex bank made the appeal in a statement by its Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, clarifying that it became necessary, following reports that some members of the public were rejecting the note.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the CBN hereby reiterates that both the commemorative N100 banknote and the standard N100 banknote remain legal tender in Nigeria and must be accepted for all transactions nationwide,” she said.
“The commemorative N100 banknote, which was introduced to mark Nigeria’s centenary, did not replace the existing standard N100 banknote.
The CBN strongly cautions individuals, businesses, financial institutions, and other economic agents against rejecting the standard N100 banknote. Such rejection constitutes a violation of the provisions of the CBN Act and undermines confidence in the national currency.
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