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    Merger Control - 2023

    The regulatory oversight for mergers and acquisitions in Nigeria is vested in the Federal Competition and
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors
    Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors
  • Article

    How The FCCPC's 2025 DEON Regulation Is Reshaping Nigeria's Digital Lending Landscape

    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.
    NigeriaTechnology
    Tope Adebayo LP
    Tope Adebayo LP
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Regulatory Update: Central Bank Of Nigeria - Guidelines On Operations Of Bank Accounts For Virtual Assets Service Providers

On 22nd December, 2023, the CBN issued the Guidelines on Operations of Bank Accounts for Virtual Assets Service Providers to provide direction to financial institutions in respect of their banking relationship with VASPs in Nigeria.
NigeriaTechnology
SPA Ajibade & Co
SPA Ajibade & Co
  • Article

    The Rights Of A Consumer Under The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Act Of Nigeria

    A consumer is any person who purchases or offers to purchase goods, products and commodities for consumption. This includes person to whom services are rendered.
    NigeriaConsumer Protection
    Fred-Young & Evans
    Fred-Young & Evans
  • Article

    Insurance Reform vs. Corporate & Competition Laws: Where The Conflict Lies

    The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, introduces stronger regulatory control over insurers, expanding the National Insurance Commission's (NAICOM) authority.
    NigeriaInsurance
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
  • Article

    A Review Of The Business Rules For Mobile Virtual Network Operations And Its Impact On The Telecoms Industry In Nigeria

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in exercise of its functions under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act), has published the Draft Business Rules for the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Licence in the Nigerian Communications sector. These Business Rules clarify key aspects of MVNO operations, including onboarding, integration, interconnection, numbering, SIM management, revenue sharing, quality of service, consumer obligations, eSIM onboarding, and the respective rights and limitations of each licensee.
    NigeriaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    SPA Ajibade & Co
    SPA Ajibade & Co
  • Article

    Regulation Of Digital Money Lenders And Protection Of Privacy Rights In Nigeria

    Over the past few years, Digital Money Lenders ("DMLs") have become increasingly common in Nigeria, as traditional financial institutions have more stringent requirements for providing loans to customers.
    NigeriaPrivacy
    Pavestones
    Pavestones
  • Article

    Digital Lending Regulations 2025: FCCPC Oversight

    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").
    NigeriaConsumer Protection
    Pavestones
    Pavestones
  • Article

    The Nigerian Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020

    The President of Nigeria on August 7,2020 signed into law the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 ("CAMA 2020") to replace the 1990 Act. CAMA 2020 which is now the primary legislation governing
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Pavestones
    Pavestones
  • Article

    Liability Of Online Platforms For Defective Goods And Products

    One of the many ways the internet has revolutionized human interaction is in the way it has transformed how we buy and sell.
    NigeriaConsumer Protection
    Kenna Partners
    Kenna Partners
  • Article

    Regulation Of Digital Lending Platforms By The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission – An Analysis Of The Grey Areas

    The Nigerian financial services industry has experienced significant growth in the last couple of years, due largely to the entry of an increased number of Fintech companies into the market.
    NigeriaConsumer Protection
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
  • Article

    An Insight Into The Fine Imposed On The British America Tobacco Company By The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commision

    On December 27, 2023, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "Commission", "FCCPC") imposed a fine of $110 million...
    NigeriaAntitrust/Competition Law
    Solola & Akpana
    Solola & Akpana
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    Enforcement Of Consumer Rights In Nigeria: Key Lessons From The Supreme Court's Decision In Anene v. MTN(Nig.) Communications Plc [2025] 16 NWLR (Pt. 2010) 1

    For many years, Nigerian consumers have endured persistent, often frustrating experiences with some telecommunications service providers. Among the most common complaints are unauthorised airtime deductions...
    NigeriaConsumer Protection
    Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
    Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
  • Article

    Regulatory Update: 2025 Digital, Electronic, Online, Or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Guidelines – Navigating Compliance

    In furtherance of its regulatory powers, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on November 18, 2025 issued the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Guidelines, 2025.
    NigeriaConsumer Protection
    Pavestones
    Pavestones
  • Article

    Extension Of Time For The Registration Of Digital Money Lending Companies With The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission

    As stated in our previous article, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the FCCPC") on August 18, 2022, issued the "Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework and Guidelines...
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Pavestones
    Pavestones
  • Article

    Digital Marketing In Nigeria: Key Legal And Strategic Considerations For Startup

    In Nigeria's fast-growing digital economy, a single marketing campaign can make or break a startup. What used to require expensive TV spots or billboards...
    NigeriaCompliance
    Tope Adebayo LP
    Tope Adebayo LP
  • Article

    The Question Of Excessive Data Processing Under The NDPR: Insights From FCCPC v Meta

    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)...
    NigeriaConsumer Protection
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
  • Article

    Centrality Of Expert Evidence In Proof Of Medical Negligence In Nigeria

    Medical negligence relates to the improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or any other health care professional.
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    SimmonsCooper Partners
    SimmonsCooper Partners
  • Article

    The CBN's Draft Guidelines On ATM Operations: Emerging Compliance And Regulatory Trends In Nigeria's Banking Landscape

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday, October 9 2025, issued draft guidelines for the operation of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Nigeria ("Guidelines").
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    Pavestones
    Pavestones
  • Article

    Cyberbullying By Loan App Operators: Ethical Practices In Loan Recovery And Consumer Rights Protection

    Money lending has long historical roots and inancial technology has enabled the recent rise of digital lending platforms. These digital platforms provide quick and easy access...
    NigeriaPrivacy
    Tope Adebayo LP
    Tope Adebayo LP
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