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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expanded the number of companies approved to offer airtime and data credit services in Nigeria, despite an ongoing court order restraining enforcement of the regulatory framework governing the scheme.
The number of licensed operators under the DEON Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 has now increased from five to nine, following the addition of four new firms to the FCCPC-approved list.
Tunji Bello-led FCCPC licences four more operators to lend airtime and data to telecom users. Credit: NovatisSource: Getty Images
Four new companies
