FCCPC Uncovers Cement Price Manipulation in Nigeria
The regulator said major producers cooperated, except one company, as it reviews pricing records and market conditions after complaints about rising cement costs.
- On Tuesday, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission announced it uncovered possible cement price manipulation following a three-month industry-wide investigation.
- Widespread complaints about rising cement costs prompted the probe, as prices in some areas surged to between N13,000 and N15,000 per 50kg bag by July 2026.
- To assess market conditions, the commission examined cement markets in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and Togo, comparing them with the Nigerian market.
- The FCCPC issued notices of investigation and summons to major manufacturers, with all major companies cooperating by providing records except one unnamed firm.
- Executive Vice Chairman Tunji Bello stated the probe is vital because cement prices directly impact the cost of building homes, commercial properties, and public infrastructure across Nigeria.
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FCCPC uncovers cement price manipulation in Nigeria
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, says an industry-wide investigation it recently conducted suggested possible manipulation of prices of cement in the Nigerian market. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu. The statement said the development followed a three-month cross-border study, which was conducted by the commission’s Anticompetitiv…
Cement price: FCCPC uncovers possible manipulation after 3-month probe
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FCCPC Investigates Cement Price Surge As N15,000 Bag Raises Fresh Concerns
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns over possible manipulation in Nigeria’s cement market after finding that the sharp rise in prices is difficult to reconcile with the country’s large production capacity. The commission’s preliminary findings followed a three-month investigation into the sector, prompted by widespread complaints from consumers over the rising cost of cement. Its findings are co…
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