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Money Lending Licence In Nigeria: All You Need To Know

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

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

Price Control And Its Significance On People's Livelihood In Nigeria

Price controls are government-imposed restrictions on the pricing of goods and services, setting either a maximum price (price ceiling, e.g., for rentals) or a minimum price...

Nigeria Consumer

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Dark Side Of Data: Regulatory Approaches To Preventing Exploitative Data Practices In Nigeria

In the digital economy, data fuels innovation, personalization, and business growth—but it also raises serious concerns around consumer privacy and market fairness.

Nigeria Privacy

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Understanding Competition Law In Nigeria: Exploring Market Dominance And Regulatory Frameworks

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...

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Famsville Solicitors

CBN Guidelines On Digital Lending In Nigeria: Legal Obligations For Fintechs And Lenders

Nigeria Technology

Danol Partners

The Impact Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria's (CBN) Regulations And Consumer Protection For FinTech Companies

Nigeria Consumer

Gresyndale Legal

Federal High Court Affirms FCCPC's Oversight In Competition Matters

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

ECOWAS Merger Control And Domestic Regimes. The Nigerian Perspective.

Nigeria Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

The BOFIA, The FCCPA And The Battle For Supremacy: Does The FCCPA Apply To Consumer Complaints Arising From Banking Transactions?

Nigeria Consumer

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G ELIAS

Predatory Pricing In Nigerian Competition Law

Nigeria Anti-trust

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G ELIAS

Updates On NCC's Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Nigerian Telecommunications Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

E-Commerce Regulations In Nigeria – Key Considerations

Nigeria Consumer

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Balogun Harold

Hospitality Business Regulations In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

AI Adoption In Nigeria: Legal Considerations For Nigerian Businesses

Nigeria Privacy

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Pavestones Legal

Relying On Evidence Obtained In A Previous Proceeding To Deliver Judgment In A Subsequent Proceeding: A Critique Of The Court's Decision In Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Contracts With Statutory Flavour: The Court Of Appeal Case Of C.B.N v Adani Mega System Limited (2025) And The "Additional Jurisdiction" Of The Federal High Court

Nigeria Government

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G ELIAS

How To Obtain A Digital Money Lending License In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Firmus Advisory

Nigeria's Changing Tax Landscape: The Tax Reform Bills Have Become Law

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Setting Up A Solar Business In Nigeria: A Complete Guide To Registration, Certification And Compliance

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

NAFDAC'S Labelling Requirements For Cosmetic Products – What You Need To Know

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...

Nigeria Consumer

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Firmus Advisory

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)...

Nigeria Consumer

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Excessive Data Collection Practices Of WhatsApp (Re)Scrutinised Under The NDPR: A Review Of 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), the parent company of WhatsApp LLC (WhatsApp)...

Nigeria Consumer

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Brand Competition Dynamics And The Legal Framework In Nigeria's Fast-moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg) Sector

The FMCG sector in Nigeria is a lively and fast-expanding sectorthat combines demographic opportunity, economic expansion, and regulatory complexity. Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and largest economy...

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Stren & Blan Partners

Ensuring Compliance With Packaging And Labelling Regulations: A Guide For Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Manufacturers And Importers

Nigeria Healthcare

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Stren & Blan Partners

Defective Products, Goods And Services: Available Remedies To Consumers Against Manufacturers In Nigeria

Nigeria Consumer

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Banking Services In Nigeria: A Look At The Legal Remedies Available To Customers

Nigeria Finance

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Emergence Of Escrow Payments In E-Commerce Transactions In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

A Gander At The Liability Of Airline Carriers Over Cancelled Flights

Nigeria Transport

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Harlem Solicitors

E-Commerce In Nigeria: Legal Framework And Challenges

Nigeria Consumer

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Aarndale Solicitors

Big Apple, Big Rules: The Abuse Of Dominance Dilemma

Nigeria Anti-trust

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Regualtory Update - March 12, 2024

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Financial Services Sector: Key Regulatory Updates (February, 2024 Edition)

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Executive Summary Of The Restrictive And Trade Practices Regulation, 2022

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Solola & Akpana

Big Apple, Big Rules: The Abuse Of Dominance Dilemma

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.

Nigeria Anti-trust

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Regualtory Update - March 12, 2024

In February 2024, the Nigerian equities market faced volatility, resulting in a N1.3 trillion loss for investors.

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Financial Services Sector: Key Regulatory Updates (February, 2024 Edition)

In February 2024, the Nigerian equities market faced volatility, resulting in a N1.3 trillion loss for investors. The NGX All Share Index depreciated by 2.4%, breaking a four-month growth streak.

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Executive Summary Of The Restrictive And Trade Practices Regulation, 2022

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 ...

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Solola & Akpana

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

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Solola & Akpana

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.

Nigeria Technology

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Delists Some Digital Money Lenders (DMLs) In Nigeria

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission as part of its continuing investigation and audit functions, established the Joint Regulatory and Enforcement Task Force ...

Nigeria Anti-trust

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Merger And Acquisition Controls; Demystifying The Regulatory Terrain 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...

Nigeria Commercial

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Pavestones Legal

An X-Ray On Digital Money Lending In Nigeria

The digital money lending landscape in Nigeria is still evolving, and challenges related to data privacy, regulatory frameworks, and over-indebtedness...

Nigeria Consumer

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Hyundai, Kia, The US States And The New Frontier In Product Liability: A Lesson For The Nigerian Manufacturers

Nigeria Consumer

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The Trusted Advisors

Procedure For Online Money Lending License In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Resolution Law Firm

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

Nigeria Consumer

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Cartels Laws And Regulations 2023

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Banwo & Ighodalo

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

Nigeria Privacy

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Pavestones Legal

The Legality Of ‘No Refund Policies' Adopted By Online Vendors In Nigeria

Nigeria Consumer

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Laws Governing Money Lending Companies In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Resolution Law Firm

Liabilities Or Otherwise Of The Endorsement Of Goods By Celebrities

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Merger Control - 2023

Nigeria Commercial

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

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

Nigeria Commercial

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Pavestones Legal

Knowing Nigerian Government Agencies And What They Do

Nigeria Immigration

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Firmus Advisory

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Arrangements: Legal, Structural And Regulatory Considerations

Nigeria Consumer

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AELEX

Obligations Of Manufacturers/Vendors Of Goods And Services In A Commercial Transaction

Nigeria Consumer

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The Trusted Advisors

What I Ordered vs What I Got; Are There Any Remedies Available To An Unsuspecting Buyer In An E-Commerce Transaction?

Nigeria Consumer

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The Trusted Advisors

Appraisal Of The Rights And Duties Of Bank Customers In Nigeria

Nigeria Consumer

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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