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Nigeria: Merger control regulation in Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act

Progress

Current status
in force
30 Jan 2019 in force

Scope

Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

30 Jan 2019
in force

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act including merger control regulation entered into force

On 30 January 2019, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) was signed by the President and entered into force. According to the Act, the merger occurs when one or more undertakings directly or indirectly acquire control over the…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government

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