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
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…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government