Nigeria: Merger control regulation in Licensing Regulations 2025
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
31 Oct 2025 processing consultation
09 Oct 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Nigerian Communications Commission closes consultation on Draft Licensing Regulations 2025 including merger control regulation
On 31 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes the public consultation, open since 9 October 2025, on the Draft Licensing Regulations 2025. The draft restricts the grant of new licences to entities holding controlling intere…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Nigerian Communications Commission opened consultation on Draft Licensing Regulations 2025 including merger control regulation
On 9 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) opened a public consultation until 31 October 2025 on the Draft Licensing Regulations 2025. The draft restricts the grant of new licences to entities holding controlling interests in ex…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body