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The Federal High Court, Lagos Division, has delivered a significant judgment clarifying the regulatory boundaries between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in relation to digital lending and telecommunications services.

There has been a lot of confusion in the fintech and payments platform space, following the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's (FCCPC) release of its statement...

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act ("FCCPA"), 2018 is generally the primary legislation for the regulation of competition and protection of consumers in Nigeria.

Dangote Refinery's recent strategic reduction in the price of petrol to ₦699 per litre raises significant legal questions as to whether this price point meets the legal requirements for the offence of predatory pricing.

It is no gainsaying that ensuring compliance with packaging and labelling regulations is crucial for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers and importers...

Many may wonder what link exists between intellectual property and consumer protection to warrant our review of the laws relating to the latter in this series.

At the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day celebration in Abuja, the FCCPC reiterated that compliance with product safety standards is not optional. The Commission warned manufacturers, importers, and distributors against the circulation of unsafe, poorly labelled, or substandard products, noting that weak compliance systems and deliberate regulatory breaches continue to endanger consumers and undermine fair competition.

Africa's approach to enforcing competition law is experiencing a transformative shift, highlighted by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)...

Detty December has come and gone, and Nigeria's entertainment calendar was once again filled with high-profile concerts by Afro beats artists, and large-scale live events.

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on July 10 2026, delivered a landmark judgment affirming the statutory authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate consumer complaints regarding airline ticket pricing.1 The Court clarified that the Commission’s power to conduct investigations into pricing is distinct from its statutory power to regulate or fix prices under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA).2

In early March, 2022, the Nigerian anti-competition regulator, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), announced ongoing investigations of shipping companies...

British American Tobacco faces significant penalties from Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission for alleged violations of consumer protection regulations. The case raises important questions about corporate compliance with local consumer laws and the enforcement powers of regulatory bodies in protecting market competition.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released draft guidelines establishing ring-fencing requirements for closely linked entities operating within the Nigerian financial system. These proposed regulations aim to create clear legal, operational, and financial boundaries between affiliated entities to prevent contagion risks and regulatory arbitrage.

The rapid evolution of digital finance has amplified the need for regulatory frameworks. Transformative technologies such as cryptocurrency e.g. stablecoins, amongst others, are already used for payments, remittances and cross-border settlements.

In December last year, Folake decided to have a detty December after a tedious work year, and in order to achieve this, she needed to buy the best of hairs and outfits.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 ("FCCPA") is the primary legislation which governs and protects the rights of consumers in Nigeria.

In Nigeria, digital lending has gained significant momentum in recent years due to technological innovations and increasing demand for quick access to credit.