The regulatory framework governing competition matters in Nigeria's communications industry has been the subject of recent legal controversy,

In a significant development for Nigeria's digital economy and competition law landscape, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful exploitation of news content, and other potentially unfair market conduct.

In spite of the lines and borders dividing African states, trade and commerce continue to bind African economies together, as countries grow beyond the resources within their borders and ideas thirst...

Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has launched a landmark investigation into Meta, Google, X, and AI platforms following allegations of anti-competitive practices and unauthorized use of news content. The probe examines whether these tech giants hold unchecked market power over Nigerian publishers and raises critical questions about who benefits when platforms generate commercial value from journalism.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 (FCCPA), enacted in 2019, governs merger review and approval in Nigeria.

Consumer protection is a major component of any economy. With the increasingly complex nature of commercial activities and financial transactions in Nigeria, there is a need to balance the interests of businesses while adequately protecting the rights and welfare of consumers.

Nigeria's fuel market is undergoing a major transformation as the Dangote Refinery expands domestic refining capacity, raising critical questions about market dominance, fair competition, and regulatory compliance. This analysis examines how competition law applies to the country's evolving petroleum industry and what businesses, investors, and fuel marketers need to understand about pricing practices, market access, and the legal boundaries between legitimate market leadership and potential abuse of domina

The Abuse of Dominance Regulations 2022 was made by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in exercise of its powers under sections 17, 18 and 163 ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Act, 2026, formally transforming the Nigerian Shippers' Council into an independent economic regulator...

In Nigeria, mergers by private or public companies are principally regulated under the Investments and Securities Act 2007 and the SEC Rules.

The CBN's recent circular introducing market structure restrictions within the payments ecosystem may represent one of the most significant regulatory interventions in the sector in recent years. While the circular also introduces data localisation and ultimate beneficial ownership disclosure requirements, among its most consequential features are the provisions restricting the extent to which a participant with significant market share in consumer issuing activities.

Competition laws are designed to enhance market competitiveness, ultimately reducing consumer prices and improving consumer welfare. On these terms, predatory pricing may appear as a paradox...

According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria's internet penetration as at November, 2018 stood at 108.4 million with 30% broadband penetration rate.

In 2017, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released statistics that showed that the share of total exports from intra-African countries was 16.6%; for context...

The principal legislation regulating mergers, acquisitions and takeovers ("mergers") in Nigeria is the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 (including the regulations...

The Federal High Court's decision in WASPAN v. FCCPC addresses a critical question for businesses operating in regulated sectors: can the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission enforce regulatory requirements on telecommunications operators already licensed by the Nigerian Communications Commission? This analysis examines the court's affirmation of concurrent regulatory jurisdiction and explores the practical implications for mergers, acquisitions, and investment transactions involving

Despite the increased revenue, competition prestige, and expansion of the format of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, no Nigerian club qualified to occupy the slots allocated to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

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Nigeria made a bold attempt to change the face of maritime business within its coasts when it enacted the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003.

In recent years, the Nigerian government has increasingly focused on consumer protection and competition issues. In 2019, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018...