{
  "id": 10254122,
  "title": "FCCPC seeks stronger media collaboration on consumer protection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/fccpc-seeks-stronger-media-collaboration-on-consumer-protection-10254122",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T17:18:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fccpc-seeks-stronger-media-collaboration-on-consumer-protection/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called for enhanced collaboration between journalists and regulatory institutions to bolster consumer protection efforts in Nigeria. Tunji Bello, FCCPC's Executive Vice Chairman, made the statement while hosting executive members of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) at the commission's headquarters in Abuja.\n\nBello emphasized the need for journalists to receive adequate training and engagement in competition and consumer protection reporting, highlighting the relative novelty of these specialized beats in the Nigerian context. He assured the association that the FCCPC would consider their request for training and engagement, recognizing the importance of equipping journalists with the knowledge necessary to report on these issues effectively.\n\nThe FCCPC has previously supported training programs for judges through the National Judicial Institute to deepen their understanding of competition-related matters. Bello also stressed the crucial role of the media in raising public awareness of the commission and its activities, noting that sustained media coverage has contributed to increasing the public's familiarity with the FCCPC.\n\nCICAN's Abuja Chairman, Gabriel Kuma, reiterated the association's commitment to constructive journalism and stronger engagement with regulatory institutions. Kuma affirmed that effective regulation necessitates a professional relationship between regulators and the media, characterized by openness, accountability, and access to accurate information. The association will mark its 20th anniversary with a national dialogue on the Federal Government's $1 trillion economy agenda, scheduled for October 20, 2026, at the Barcelona Hotel in Abuja.",
  "summary": "The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is seeking stronger collaboration with the media on consumer protection. The commission's Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, has called for sustained capacity building for journalists covering competition and consumer protection issues.\n\nAccording to Punch Nigeria, Bello recognised the importance of equipping journalists with the knowledge required to properly report these issues, as the specialised beat remains relatively new in Nigeria. He assured the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria that the commission would consider their request for training and further engagement.\n\nThe commission has prioritised stakeholder education due to the relative novelty of competition law and consumer protection regulation in Nigeria. The FCCPC has recently supported a training programme for judges to deepen their understanding of these issues, and is now looking to extend similar training to journalists.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FCCPC seeks stronger media collaboration on consumer protection",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/fccpc-seeks-stronger-media-collaboration-on-consumer-protection",
        "published": "2026-09-27T17:18:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}