Airtime lending: Why we suspended DEON Rules – FCCPC

Author: Innocent AnabaPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & EconomyCrime & Law

Airtime lending: Why we suspended DEON Rules – FCCPC

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) suspended the implementation of the DEON Regulations 2025 after a Federal High Court order obtained by the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN). The suspension restores airtime and data credit services, affecting approximately 40 million users. The annual airtime credit market is estimated at N300-400 billion. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) welcomed the decision, calling it a step toward regulatory certainty and investor confidence.

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