He said the commission had entered an order to Google to remove the applications from the Play Store.
The federal government plans to delist online loan applications found harassing Nigerians.
“LASU is not exempted because governments are also subject when they engage in commerce.”
The FCCPC said the investigation was due to credible intelligence and preliminary inquiry obtained.
Mr Irukera said the federal government was only concerned about interest rates calculation, privacy violation, harassment… in the digital money lending space.
The commission said it had given the federal government N1.2 billion this year and intends to give more before the end of 2022.
The FCCPC says it has ordered Fintechs to stop providing payment or transaction services to digital money lenders under its investigation.
“The massive disconnection of communities because of debt is not only illegal, it is outrageous and an abuse of the people’s right.”
“If you find any discrepancy in your bill, complain in writing to your distribution company,” the commission said.
The government said it was illegal and exploitation of consumers for airlines to sell a service that they won’t provide.
