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The CBN's Draft Guidelines On ATM Operations: Emerging Compliance And Regulatory Trends In Nigeria's Banking Landscape

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday, October 9 2025, issued draft guidelines for the operation of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Nigeria ("Guidelines").

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

Training As Control: Why Compliance Training Is Every Institution's First Line Of Defence

In the dynamic and highly regulated Nigerian financial services sector, compliance is more than a regulatory requirement, it is the foundation of institutional integrity and public trust.

Nigeria Compliance

Syntegral Legal Practice

Nigeria's Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025: A Deep Dive Into Reform And Its 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...

Nigeria Insurance

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Advocaat Law Practice

The FCCPC Digital Moneylenders' Registration In Nigeria

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

Nigeria Consumer

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Aekley Solicitors

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

Nigeria Consumer

Syntegral Legal Practice

Insurance Reform vs. Corporate & Competition Laws: Where The Conflict Lies

Nigeria Insurance

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Between The Call And The Drop: Legal And Regulatory Framework For Consumer Protection In Nigeria's Telecom Sector

Nigeria Media & IT

Syntegral Legal Practice

Shamed For Debt: Analysis Of Available Judicial Redress Against Loan App Harassment And Defamation In The Case Of Mr. Peter Odang Enyigwe V. Fastcredit Limited & 2 Ors.

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Legal Insights On Airline Misconduct And Passenger Protection In Nigeria

Nigeria Transport

Syntegral Legal Practice

Digital Lending Regulations 2025: FCCPC Oversight

Nigeria Consumer

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Pavestones Legal

New Online Lending Regulations In Nigeria By FCCPC

Nigeria Consumer

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Balogun Harold

Merger Control 2025

Nigeria Commercial

SK

Streamsowers & Kohn

Money Lending Licence In Nigeria: All You Need To Know

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Nigeria Consumer

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

INCOTERMS: Risk, Responsibility And Considerations For International Trade

Nigeria International

ALP NG & Co

How To Obtain An E-Visa To Nigeria – New Guidelines Effective 2025

Nigeria Immigration

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Firmus Advisory

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Legal Implications Of Ransomware In Nigeria: Legal Risks, Regulatory Duties And Cybersecurity Compliance

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Coming Full Stream Of Deregulation And Privatisation Of The Nigerian Midstream And Downstream Petroleum Sectors

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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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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

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

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has rolled out comprehensive regulatory measures...

Nigeria Technology

Danol Partners

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

Following the 2007 global financial crisis, Nigeria's banking sector underwent significant regulatory reforms aimed at restoring trust and ensuring financial stability.

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

BH

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

PL

Pavestones Legal

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

Nigeria Consumer

uA

Firmus Advisory

The Question Of Excessive Data Processing Under The NDPR: Insights From FCCPC v Meta

Nigeria Consumer

SK

Streamsowers & Kohn

Hospitality Business Regulations In Nigeria

The hospitality industry in Nigeria is a dynamic and essential sector of the economy, contributing significantly to employment, tourism, and economic development.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

AI Adoption In Nigeria: Legal Considerations For Nigerian Businesses

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries worldwide, its adoption among Nigerian businesses is gaining significant momentum.

Nigeria Privacy

PL

Pavestones Legal

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

uA

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

Nigeria Consumer

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Streamsowers & Kohn

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

The Nigerian e-commerce sector continues to evolve and experience rapid growth and changes. Businesses operating in this sector, however, experience a number of challenges...

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

A Gander At The Liability Of Airline Carriers Over Cancelled Flights

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/657/2018, recently awarded a fine of N6 million as general damages against Ethiopian Airlines Ltd. for cancelling three Nigerians' flights without due notice to the plaintiffs.

Nigeria Transport

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Harlem Solicitors

E-Commerce In Nigeria: Legal Framework And Challenges

Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is the process of buying and selling tangible products and services online E-commerce relies on technology and digital platforms, including websites, mobile apps, and social media to make trade possible.

Nigeria Consumer

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Aarndale Solicitors

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

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

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

Cyberbullying By Loan App Operators: Ethical Practices In Loan Recovery And Consumer Rights Protection

Nigeria Privacy

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Tope Adebayo LP

Review Of The Abuse Of Dominance Regulations

Nigeria Anti-trust

SA

Solola & Akpana

How To Obtain Money Lenders' License In Lagos And Abuja

Nigeria Finance

Ovie Obobolo & Co.

Goalposts Shift In Compliance: Nigeria's BAT Fine And CAF's Regulatory Penalty Redefine Africa's Competition Law Scene

Nigeria Anti-trust

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Regulatory Update: Central Bank Of Nigeria - Guidelines On Operations Of Bank Accounts For Virtual Assets Service Providers

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

Nigeria Anti-trust

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Nigeria Commercial

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Pavestones Legal

An X-Ray On Digital Money Lending In Nigeria

Nigeria Consumer

SA

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

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