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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC or "the Commission") recently launched its online merger notification portal ("the Portal") to automate the submission...

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The documentation requirements are less elaborate than that for local mergers.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act ("FCCPA") was signed into law on 30 January 2019.

The passage of the Competition Act also resulted in the introduction of a new regulatory framework for merger transactions in Nigeria.

The court's ruling reinforces the FCCPC's mandate as the primary authority responsible for preventing anti-competitive practices and protecting consumers in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has launched an investigation into the cement sector following widespread complaints about high prices. Despite Nigeria's cement production capacity exceeding 60-65 million metric tons annually while domestic consumption sits at only 25-30 million metric tons, prices rose by approximately one third in the first half of 2026, with some regions experiencing increases up to 60%.

The Global Transaction Forecast (Report) issued by Baker Mckenzie and Oxford Economics predicts that merger and acquisition (M & A) transactions in Nigeria will continue to rise.

Other than restricted enterprises, there are no other applicable restrictions on acquisitions by foreign entities in Nigeria.

The issuance of this Notice is a welcome step and is evidence of the Commission giving effect to the provisions of the Competition Act.

Over time, the Nigerian Electric Supply Industry (NESI) is expected to progress through four stages, which are to be determined by the extent of competition in the market.