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Regulatory Update: 2025 Digital, Electronic, Online, Or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Guidelines – Navigating Compliance

In furtherance of its regulatory powers, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on November 18, 2025 issued the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Guidelines, 2025.

Nigeria Consumer

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Pavestones Legal

FCCPC Compliance Deadline – Implications For Digital Money Lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "Commission") is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018...

Nigeria Consumer

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission Sets Deadline For Registration Of Digital Lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "FCCPC") has issued a public notice stipulating 5 January 2026 as the deadline for all digital lending operators...

Nigeria Consumer

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Templars

Keeping Credit & Consumer Law In Their Lanes: Lessons From A Vehicle Finance Summary Judgment

This case involved an application for summary judgment by a credit provider. The dispute arose from an instalment sale agreement signed on 1 August 2023 to finance a motor vehicle.

South Africa Consumer

AA

Adams & Adams

Draft Amendments To The Affordability Assessment Regulations Under The National Credit Act

South Africa Consumer

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Webber Wentzel

Breaking Down Key Provisions Of The New Digital Lending Regulations

Nigeria Consumer

TT

The Trusted Advisors

The FCCPC Digital, Electronic, Online And Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025: Potential Implications For The Nigerian Digital Lending Landscape

Nigeria Consumer

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

The Student Loan (Access To Higher Education) (Repeal And Re-enactment Act 2024

Nigeria Consumer

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

The FCCPC Digital Moneylenders' Registration In Nigeria

Nigeria Consumer

AS

Aekley Solicitors

Demystifying Deon: Your Essential Guide To The FCCPC'S Latest Lending Rules

Nigeria Consumer

Syntegral Legal Practice

Taking Off The Shine: Uganda's Education Body Demotes Top Degrees From Kenya And United Kingdom

Worldwide Consumer

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ENS

From Village Roots To Global Reach: Can Scalable Startups Thrive In Rural Africa?

Nigeria Consumer

Gresyndale Legal

Gift Cards In South Africa: Will SARB Oversight Bring Big Changes?

South Africa Consumer

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ENS

Digital Lending Regulations 2025: FCCPC Oversight

Nigeria Consumer

PL

Pavestones Legal

Nigeria's New Tax Laws On Taxation Of Non-Resident Companies: Departing From International Standard Principle

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Nigeria Sustainability Market Analysis 2025: ESG Trends & Renewable Energy Insights

NC

Novatia Consulting

Ghana Work And Residence Permit Guide (2025): Requirements, Cost, And Application Process

Ghana Immigration

uA

Firmus Advisory

A New Regulatory Order For Virtual/Digital Assets In Nigeria: Understanding The Implications Of The Tax Reform Acts

Nigeria Technology

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Nigerian Tax Reform Act 2025 And How It Affects Businesses

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

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Product Liability & Safety

Fraud Risks, Prevention And Detection Strategies For The African Beer Brewing Industry

Several major companies dominate the beer brewing industry across Africa, with operations spanning multiple regions and consolidating significant market shares.

South Africa Commercial

E

ENS

Registration Of Packaged Edible Oil With NAFDAC In Nigeria

In Nigeria, it is illegal to manufacture, distribute, import or sell unregistered edible oil products.

Ghana Healthcare

uA

Firmus Advisory

Supply Chain And Distribution Agreements In Nigeria's FMCG Sector: Key Clauses, Legal Risks And Best Practices

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry in Nigeria is one of the most dynamic and competitive industries, with products in high demand and quick inventory turnover. Due to the nature of the industry.

Nigeria Consumer

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Rising Soap Trade Among West African Countries

uA

Firmus Advisory

Strategies For Effective Management Of Cross-Border Product Recalls

Nigeria Consumer

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Complexities Of Product Liability Issues In Order To Navigate Consumer Complaints And Recalls Effectively (Podcast)

South Africa Consumer

F

Fasken

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

Nigeria Consumer

NL

Nomos Legal Practice

Navigating Product Liability and Product Recalls (Podcast)

South Africa Consumer

F

Fasken

Legal Framework For Consumer Rights In Nigeria With Particular Focus On Telecommunications Industry And Power Sector

Nigeria Consumer

NL

Nomos Legal Practice

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Consumer Credit

The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission Sets Deadline For Registration Of Digital Lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "FCCPC") has issued a public notice stipulating 5 January 2026 as the deadline for all digital lending operators...

Nigeria Consumer

T

Templars

Draft Amendments To The Affordability Assessment Regulations Under The National Credit Act

On 13 August 2025, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition published the draft National Credit Act Amendment Regulations in the Government Gazette, proposing amendments to various Regulations under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (NCA), including Regulations 18,19 and 23A.

South Africa Consumer

WW

Webber Wentzel

Enhancing Consumer Identity Protections: New Amendments To The National Credit Act

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Mpho Parks Tau, has announced his intention to amend the regulations under the National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No. 34 of 2005).

South Africa Finance

E

ENS

How To Ensure The Lawful Cancellation Of Credit Transactions

South Africa Litigation

E

ENS

What Is NCR Credit Registration, And Why Is It Important In South Africa?

South Africa Consumer

BI

Barnard Inc.

Google's Policy Restricting The Activities Of Digital Loan Applications On Its Playstore In Nigeria: A Sign Of Elevated Regulatory Scrutiny

Nigeria Consumer

LL

Lexworth Legal Partners

Uzbekistan Introduces Changes To Consumer Credit Procedures

Uzbekistan Consumer

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GRATA International

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

Nigeria Consumer

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AELEX

Beware Of Instant Credit!

South Africa Consumer

SI

SchoemanLaw Inc.

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Consumer Law

Regulatory Update: 2025 Digital, Electronic, Online, Or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Guidelines – Navigating Compliance

In furtherance of its regulatory powers, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on November 18, 2025 issued the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Guidelines, 2025.

Nigeria Consumer

PL

Pavestones Legal

FCCPC Compliance Deadline – Implications For Digital Money Lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "Commission") is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018...

Nigeria Consumer

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

Keeping Credit & Consumer Law In Their Lanes: Lessons From A Vehicle Finance Summary Judgment

This case involved an application for summary judgment by a credit provider. The dispute arose from an instalment sale agreement signed on 1 August 2023 to finance a motor vehicle.

South Africa Consumer

AA

Adams & Adams

Navigating Health Claims On Food Labels In South Africa

South Africa Healthcare

E

ENS

Veggie Burgers Are Back In The Game!

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

Navigating Nigeria's NASCENT MVNO Landscape: Opportunities, Obstacles, And Pathways To Growth

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

How The FCCPC's 2025 DEON Regulation Is Reshaping Nigeria's Digital Lending Landscape

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

CBN Raises The Bar: New Minimum Standards For ATM Deployment, Operations, And Security

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

Cost-reflective Tariffs - A Path To Sustainable Electric Power Investment In Nigeria? (October 2025)

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G ELIAS

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Education

Empowerment And Education In A G20 Moment: Practical Priorities For Employers

Empowerment and education are not just social goods; they are strategic tools for employers navigating digital acceleration, climate transition and fierce competition for talent.

South Africa Employment

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ENS

The Student Loan (Access To Higher Education) (Repeal And Re-enactment Act 2024

The Students Loan (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Act of 2024 in Nigeria is a significant piece of legislation aimed at expanding access to higher education.

Nigeria Consumer

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

2024 Regulatory Assessment In Nigeria | January – August

Nigeria, a dynamic and rapidly evolving economy, has witnessed a flurry of legislative and regulatory activities across various sectors in 2024.

Nigeria Strategy

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

Taking Off The Shine: Uganda's Education Body Demotes Top Degrees From Kenya And United Kingdom

Worldwide Consumer

E

ENS

Engineering Empathy In Machines: The Untapped Legal And Technological Dimension Of Emotionally Intelligent AI

Nigeria Technology

Gresyndale Legal

Bridging The Gap: Implementing The Tokyo Declaration's Vision To Expand Affordable Reproductive Care In Nigeria

Nigeria Healthcare

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

From Village Roots To Global Reach: Can Scalable Startups Thrive In Rural Africa?

Nigeria Consumer

Gresyndale Legal

SHEroes | In Her Honor: Stories From The Other Side - Amanda Gxwala & Dr Twalo (Video)

South Africa Commercial

SG

SNG Grant Thornton

What The Future Holds For A Paralegal In The Nigerian Legal Sector

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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Latest Videos

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What I Ordered vs What I Got | Talking Legal With The Trusted Advisors (Video)

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The Trusted Advisors

CGCSA Webinar Part 4

E

ENS

CGCSA Webinar Part 6 (Video)

E

ENS

Welcome To The Ghana Retail Map, 2021 – Beverage Sector Report (Video)

uA

Firmus Advisory

ENSafrica Webinar | Competition And Consumer Protection: A United Front? | WED 15 SEP (Video)

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ENS

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