Prior to the enactment of FCCPA, there were no laws regulating mergers between non-Nigerian entities which result in a change of control of a Nigerian business (foreign-to-foreign mergers).

The recent public warning issued by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is a reminder that merger notification in Nigeria is not a mere procedural formality, but a substantive legal...

Resale Price Maintenance (RPM) refers to arrangements whereby a supplier, manufacturer, or licensor sets a minimum for, or otherwise restricts the price at which downstream distributors or retailers may resell goods or services.

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.

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

The Nigerian Communications Commission (“NCC”) has commenced a formal review of the Mobile Termination Rates (“MTR”) applicable within the Nigerian telecommunications sector.1 The review is an exercise aimed at reassessing the wholesale pricing framework that governs how telecom operators charge one another for terminating voice calls across networks.

One of the most important quantum leaps that have been birthed since the advent of artificial intelligence would be the advent of the Internet of Things.

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.

In a recent case (Emeka Nnubia vs. FCCPC & Ors) involving Nigeria's competition regulator (the "FCCPC") and MTN Telecommunications...

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.

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

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

The regulatory oversight for mergers and acquisitions in Nigeria is vested in the Federal Competition and

Nigeria has rapidly emerged as a vibrant hub for startups, particularly in the tech sector. The last few years were significant for the startup ecosystem, with many Nigerian startups rising to prominence...

For years, consumer lending was one of the easiest ways to enter Nigeria's fintech space. Startups could operate with a simple state-issued moneylender's licence and minimal oversight.

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

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "Commission") on July 24, 2025 introduced the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulation 2025 (the "Regulation").