Nigeria: Consumer Law

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's airtime and data credit market faces a major regulatory transformation as the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission implements new digital lending regulations. Following the suspension of airtime advance services by major mobile network operators and subsequent legal challenges by industry associations, the market now operates under a formal compliance framework that raises critical questions about regulatory jurisdiction, consumer protection, and commercial viability.

The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 introduces sweeping changes to motor vehicle insurance regulation, expanding mandatory coverage requirements and increasing liability limits. How will these reforms impact vehicle owners, operators, and insurers operating within Nigeria's transport sector?

In recent years, the Nigerian government has increasingly focused on consumer protection and competition issues. In 2019, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018...

Nigeria's Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry continues to stand out as one of the most vibrant and rapidly evolving sectors on the African continent...

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...

The rapid expansion of Nigeria's telecommunications sector since its iberalization in 2002 has revolutionized the way Nigerians communicate, conduct business, and access information.

Biscuits are a staple snack in Nigeria, enjoyed across all age groups and sold in virtually every corner of the country. From popular imported brands like McVitie's Digestives, Oreo, and Bisco...

Open Banking is transforming financial services in Nigeria by enabling the secure sharing of consumer financial data among banks, fintechs, and other regulated third-party service providers through APIs...