Nigeria: Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

In April 2026, the Federal High Court, Abuja, affirmed the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate patient complaints arising from healthcare services, including allegations of medical negligence

At the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day celebration in Abuja, the FCCPC reiterated that compliance with product safety standards is not optional. The Commission warned manufacturers, importers, and distributors against the circulation of unsafe, poorly labelled, or substandard products, noting that weak compliance systems and deliberate regulatory breaches continue to endanger consumers and undermine fair competition.

As influencer marketing becomes a dominant force in Nigeria's digital economy, brands and content creators face a complex web of regulatory requirements spanning advertising standards, consumer protection, and data privacy. Understanding the roles of ARCON, FCCPC, and NDPC is essential for anyone seeking to navigate this evolving landscape while avoiding costly penalties and reputational damage.

Expanding into the UK market offers tremendous opportunities, but it also brings a rigorous legal environment, particularly for businesses selling to consumers.

Dangote Refinery's recent strategic reduction in the price of petrol to ₦699 per litre raises significant legal questions as to whether this price point meets the legal requirements for the offence of predatory pricing.

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") offer international investors access to new markets, technologies and customers, but they also create complex legal and regulatory challenges.

After 22 years, Nigeria's insurance sector finally experienced a regulatory transformation as President Bola Tinubu assented to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill...

In Nigeria, digital lending has gained significant momentum in recent years due to technological innovations and increasing demand for quick access to credit.

DEON stands for Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (the "Regulations").