The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been held every two years since 1957, making it older than the corresponding Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)...

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").

The existence of a comprehensive legal regime for the regulation of competition is extremely important to the growth of any advanced economy. Nigeria's competition laws have been grossly inadequate ...

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.

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.

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...

Cement prices rose in Nigeria by 44% in August shortly after Dangote Cement hiked its own price. A 50kg bag of cement used to cost about US$5 in the country. Now it costs about US$7.

In recent years, competition law has become increasingly important in regulating market behaviour and ensuring fair competition among businesses.

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)...

Nigeria's telecommunications regulator has released draft business rules aimed at establishing a framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to enter and operate within the country's mobile network market. The proposed regulations seek to create new opportunities for service providers while addressing key operational and licensing requirements that could reshape the competitive landscape of Nigeria's telecom sector.

On December 27, 2023, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "Commission", "FCCPC") imposed a fine of $110 million...

Nigeria's competition law journey is still relatively young, but its impact on market behaviour, regulatory thinking, and business strategy is already becoming evident.

Rather than creating an entirely new bureaucracy, the CBN's fintech regulatory capacity can be strengthened by establishing a specialized department or bureau within the CBN to handle digital finance.

In exercise of its powers under sections 17, 18 and 163 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), 2018, the Federal Competition and consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in August 2022

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced that all payments for services provided by the Commission must now be made through the RevOp platform, a new revenue collection platform introduced by the Federal Government. The Commission outlined a step-by-step process for generating a bill and completing payment through the new platform, including payment by bank transfer, card, or at a bank branch.

The applicability of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 ("FCCPA") to consumer protection matters in the banking industry has been a subject of legal debate.

In recent times, development in the ambit of Technology and Artificial intelligence has been increasing with supersonic speed. One of the subsets of Technology today is the Internet of Things.

On 17 February 2026, MTN Group and IHS Towers separately announced a proposed all cash transaction under which MTN would acquire the outstanding shares of IHS Towers that it does not already own...

The recent judgment of the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Lifebridge Medical Diagnostic Centre Ltd v. FCCPC (Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1019/2021) marks a significant development in Nigeria’s regulatory landscape...

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry in Nigeria is one of the most dynamic and competitive industries, with products in high demand and quick inventory turnover. Due to the nature of the industry.