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Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018

Nigeria's principal legislation governing competition law, consumer protection, and fair market practices.

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 (FCCPA) PDF | Nigerian Competition and Consumer Protection Law

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 establishes Nigeria's legal framework for promoting fair competition, preventing anti-competitive conduct, and protecting consumer rights. It created the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and provides the Commission with broad powers to regulate markets, investigate anti-competitive practices, review mergers and acquisitions, and enforce consumer protection laws.

The Act regulates restrictive agreements, abuse of dominant market position, monopolies, mergers, unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements, defective goods and services, consumer rights, and dispute resolution. It is a cornerstone of Nigeria's modern competition law regime and has significant implications for businesses operating across virtually every sector of the economy.

This resource provides access to the complete Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 (FCCPA) in PDF format. It is an essential reference for lawyers, businesses, regulators, investors, compliance professionals, researchers, and law students seeking to understand competition law, consumer protection, and market regulation in Nigeria.

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