Nigeria & Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Nigeria: The reforms in Nigeria — Lagos State are expected to serve as a model for other states in Nigeria, potentially improving consumer protection and electricity service delivery nationwide.

Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission: The Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission supports the reforms by Nigeria — Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to eliminate estimated billing and improve transparency in electricity supply, aiming to protect consumers and promote market accountability.

Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission: Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission expanded its investigation into alleged airfare manipulation by airlines on domestic routes in Nigeria, aiming to protect consumers from exploitation and ensure fair competition.

Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission: Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission uncovered patterns of alleged price manipulation by some domestic airlines and is conducting an investigation.

Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission: Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission previously imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms for data privacy violations, setting a precedent for regulatory action.

Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission: The Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission clarified that it has not banned airtime borrowing or data advance services, but rather implemented regulations to address consumer complaints and promote fair competition.

Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission: The Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission introduced new regulations that led to Nigeria suspending its Xtratime service, aiming to protect consumers and ensure transparency in digital lending.

Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission: The Nigeria — Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is the target of the injunction, preventing it from enforcing its newly introduced Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. This represents a temporary setback for the FCCPC's efforts to regulate the digital lending sector.