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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.

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...

On 4 March 2024, the European Commission (EC) fined Apple more than €1.8 billion for breaching EU competition laws through its App Store practices.

The Competition law in Nigeria serves as a vital instrument for maintaining a fair and thriving economy. It has undergone significant changes over the years, with the enactment of...

On 24th November, 2020, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, published the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act Merger Review Regulations, 2020.

Digital platforms have become a central feature in the pursuit of love and companionship, bringing with them a range of legal and ethical challenges characteristic of the data-driven age.

Obtaining a moneylender's license is a prerequisite to operating as a moneylender in Nigeria. A company seeking to function as a moneylender must apply to the relevant authority for a moneylending license

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") on March 15, 2022, issued an exposure draft of guidelines for the operation of Bank Neutral Cash Hubs ("BNCH" or "Cash hubs") in Nigeria.

The spotlight has been cast on Nigeria's merger and acquisition scene since 2021, owing largely to the increase of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals and increased activities by regulators...

In this digitalized era, there have been changes in the ways products and services are advertised. Companies, Startups, and Brands now use celebrities as ambassadors because they hope...

Banks and the banking sector are a very important aspect of any growing economy in view of the significance of the financial sector to the economic well-being of the country.

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

The Restrictive and Trade Practices Regulation, 2022 was established to provide a regulatory framework for the implementation of Part VIII and some aspects of Part XIV of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 ...

In his contribution to this symposium on Eleanor Fox and Mor Bakhoum's book, Making Markets Work for Africa: Markets, Development, and Competition Law in Sub-Saharan Africa (OUP, 2019), Jasper Lubeto notes the omission of Nigeria, ...

Counterfeiting and trademark infringement continue to pose serious challenges to innovation and industry, especially in the 21st century.

In the dynamic and highly regulated Nigerian financial services sector, compliance is more than a regulatory requirement, it is the foundation of institutional integrity and public trust.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is the regulatory body responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of cosmetic products in Nigeria. This article explores labeling...