Regulations
Resources & Library is a collection of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, Regulations, Guidelines, Reports and other important documents.
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Regulations
The FCCPA empowers the Commission to make Regulations and issue Guidelines and Notices for the effective implementation and operation of the Act. To this end, the Commission has published the following regulations and guidelines, which provide a regulatory framework on different aspects of competition and consumer protection. These include regulations and guidelines for the notification and review of mergers; administration and imposition of administrative penalties, and other relevant matters.
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The Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional (DEON) Consumer Lending Regulations 2025
This DEON Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 aim to provide standards, guidelines and guidance to undertakings, their collaborations, affiliates, associates, or partners with respect to the provision of applicable Consumer Lending Services. The email to submit the completed registration form is: lendersinterimregistration@fccpc.gov.ng
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Leniency Rules, 2022
The Leniency Rules are made to govern applicable principles, conditions, and procedures of the Commission with respect to considering and granting leniency under the Act; as well as to enhance the Commission’s investigation and enforcement action, by encouraging undertakings that have engaged in conduct that violates Parts VIII and XIV of the Act, to cooperate in investigations and enforcement action in exchange for partial or full immunity, and/or reduced penalties, monetary or otherwise.
The Abuse of Dominance Regulations, 2022
The Abuse of Dominance Regulations, 2022 are made to provide a regulatory framework for the implementation of Part IX of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 relating to abuse of dominance and all matters related thereto.
Restrictive Agreements and Trade Practices Regulations, 2022
The Restrictive Agreements and Trade Practices Regulations, 2022 are made to provide a regulatory framework for the implementation of Part VIII and some aspects of Part XIV of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 relating to restrictive agreements and all matters related thereto.
Merger Review Regulations
Pursuant to Sections 17,18 and 163 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission by this Regulations issued the Merger Review Regulations 2020 with ancillary instruments to govern the notification and review of mergers under Part XII of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018.
The FCCPC Administrative Penalties Regulations, 2020
Pursuant to Sections 17,18(1)(h) and 163 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issues the Administrative Penalties Regulations, 2020 for the administration and imposition of administrative penalties for contravention of competition and consumer protection provisions.
FCCPC - Cooperation Assistance Rules - Procedures
Pursuant to Sections 17,18(1)(h) and 163 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issues the Administrative Penalties Regulations, 2020 for the administration and imposition of administrative penalties for contravention of competition and consumer protection provisions.
Notice of Threshold for Merger Notification
Pursuant to Section 93(4) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission by this instruments notifies the general public of its determination of the threshold requirements for mergers upon the basis and terms specified in this notice.
Finalised Notice on Merger Review Timeframe 19.11.20
Pursuant to Sections 17,18 and 163 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission by this Regulations issued the Merger Review Regulations 2020 with ancillary instruments to govern the notification and review of mergers under Part XII of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018.
