Nigeria: Antitrust/Competition Law

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Thought Leadership: Does Every Assignment Of Participating Interest Constitute A Merger In An Upstream M&A Transaction Under The FCCPA?
This thought leadership piece examines whether every assignment of participating interest should be classified as a merger in upstream mergers and acquisitions transactions under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA). The analysis explores the regulatory implications and legal interpretations surrounding participating interest assignments in the context of Nigerian competition law.
Nigeria Anti-trust
AP
Advocaat Law Practice
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Predatory Pricing And Abuse Of Dominance Under Nigerian Competition Law
Nigerian competition law prohibits predatory pricing as an abuse of dominance, where businesses with significant market power deliberately sell below cost to eliminate competitors. While the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has yet to issue a published predatory pricing decision, the legal framework provides clear guidance on cost benchmarks, enforcement mechanisms, and substantial penalties for violations.
Nigeria Anti-trust
UU
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Dangote Refinery And Nigeria’s Fuel Market: What Competition Law Means For Businesses And Investors
Nigeria's fuel market is undergoing a major transformation as the Dangote Refinery expands domestic refining capacity, raising critical questions about market dominance, fair competition, and regulatory compliance. This analysis examines how competition law applies to the country's evolving petroleum industry and what businesses, investors, and fuel marketers need to understand about pricing practices, market access, and the legal boundaries between legitimate market leadership and potential abuse of domina
Nigeria Anti-trust
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Federal High Court Affirms FCCPC’s Authority To Investigate Airline Ticket Pricing Complaints
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on July 10 2026, delivered a landmark judgment affirming the statutory authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate consumer complaints regarding airline ticket pricing.1 The Court clarified that the Commission’s power to conduct investigations into pricing is distinct from its statutory power to regulate or fix prices under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA).2
Nigeria Consumer
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Thought Leadership: Does Every Assignment Of Participating Interest Constitute A Merger In An Upstream M&A Transaction Under The FCCPA?
This thought leadership piece examines whether every assignment of participating interest should be classified as a merger in upstream mergers and acquisitions transactions under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA). The analysis explores the regulatory implications and legal interpretations surrounding participating interest assignments in the context of Nigerian competition law.
Nigeria Anti-trust
AP
Advocaat Law Practice
Article
Predatory Pricing And Abuse Of Dominance Under Nigerian Competition Law
Nigerian competition law prohibits predatory pricing as an abuse of dominance, where businesses with significant market power deliberately sell below cost to eliminate competitors. While the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has yet to issue a published predatory pricing decision, the legal framework provides clear guidance on cost benchmarks, enforcement mechanisms, and substantial penalties for violations.
Nigeria Anti-trust
UU
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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