The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecom operators to notify consumers of major service outages, including causes, affected areas, and restoration timelines.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "FCCPC") has issued a public notice stipulating 5 January 2026 as the deadline for all digital lending operators...

The Bill applies to all businesses and all commercial activities within, or having effect within Nigeria and extends to undertakings in which the Federal, State or Local Government ...

Digital Money Lenders – Nigeria's consumer protection regulator, the FCCPC, recently published a Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework for Digital Lending ("Regulation")...

The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has made an order for the Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure...

An application for registration is made by supplying the necessary information of the product or service by completing the requisite registration form.

The Student Loan Bill was sponsored by the former speaker of the 9th House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila. Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed the student...

As multinational corporations continue to expand their footprints into high-growth markets, Nigeria remains a key destination, both for its strategic position in West Africa and its vast consumer base.

On 29th November 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR presented the 2024 Federal budget proposals to a joint session of the National Assembly.

On 11 December 2018, the Court of Appeal, in the case between Best Children International Schools Limited, held that the Company is liable to Companies Income Tax, regardless of its claim to be an educational institution.

Cryptocurrencies, or digital currencies secured using encryption techniques, have seized the imagination of a motley crew of anti-capitalists, financial experts and computer scientists.

Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, offers significant growth potential for global e-commerce platforms seeking to expand into emerging markets.

On 19 July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC or Commission) in Nigeria imposed a fine of $220 million on Meta Platforms Inc (Meta), the parent company of WhatsApp LLC (WhatsApp)...

The National University Commission (NUC) is the statutory body regulating the procedure to open a private university in Nigeria...

Nigeria's digital economy is growing at an unprecedented pace. Social media platforms and other technology platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and fintech apps now reach millions of users, creators, and advertisers...

Biscuits are a staple snack in Nigeria, enjoyed across all age groups and sold in virtually every corner of the country. From popular imported brands like McVitie's Digestives, Oreo, and Bisco...

The second quarter of 2026 saw significant regulatory and legislative activity across Nigeria’s healthcare sector — from expanded consumer protection powers over healthcare providers to new frameworks for digital pharmacies, health financing, and public health institutions. This edition of the Medical Law Digest covers the key developments.

In April 2026, the Federal High Court, Abuja, affirmed the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate patient complaints arising from healthcare services, including allegations of medical negligence

The Nigerian Communications Commission has published Draft Business Rules establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), introducing structured onboarding processes, commercial agreement requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Nigeria, a dynamic and rapidly evolving economy, has witnessed a flurry of legislative and regulatory activities across various sectors in 2024.