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.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has rolled out comprehensive regulatory measures...

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/657/2018, recently awarded a fine of N6 million as general damages against Ethiopian Airlines Ltd. for cancelling three Nigerians' flights without due notice to the plaintiffs.

Profit is the motive of every business and for any business owner to realize profit from an undertaking the production cost must be less than the sales cost.

An interesting development in recent United States ("US") financial reform legislation is a disclosure obligation contained in a miscellaneous provision of the proposed Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act approved by the US House of Representatives on June 30, 2010 and by the Senate on July 15, 2010. According to section 1504 of the Bill, titled "Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers",

In 2021, the National Information Development Technology Agency ("NITDA") issued a fine of 10 Million Naira against Soko Lending Company (a digital lending company) after receiving over 40 petitions...

The Students Loan (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Act of 2024 in Nigeria is a significant piece of legislation aimed at expanding access to higher education.

Education is the key that unlocks the doors to our children's future. But as we all know, quality education often comes with a hefty price tag. In today's rapidly changing world...

The Nigerian e-commerce sector continues to evolve and experience rapid growth and changes. Businesses operating in this sector, however, experience a number of challenges...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries worldwide, its adoption among Nigerian businesses is gaining significant momentum.

On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria announced its reconsideration and passage of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2018 (the "Bill").

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), the regulatory authority responsible for, among other things reviewing economic activities in Nigeria that are anti-consumer and activities...

In October 2024, the regional merger control regime for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) came into effect. Since than the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) accepts filings...

On 13 November 2019, the Nigerian Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) published Guidelines on the Simplified Process for Foreign to Foreign Mergers with Nigerian Component (Guidelines).

All imported food products are required to be registered with NAFDAC in Nigeria. This is to ensure that food products are legally recognized and safe for consumption. Registering with NAFDAC improves...

In a decisive move to reposition Nigeria for the modern global economy, the Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its meeting on 6 November 2025, approved a comprehensive...

The House of Representatives has criticised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over poor telecom service delivery in the country, citing weak regulatory oversight and persistent issues such as network congestion, inadequate infrastructure, and unreliable connectivity.

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...