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MultiChoice’s Right to Fix Prices for Its Services: A Landmark Decision and Win for Nigeria’s Free-market Economy
Industries & Growth Regulatory Compliance June 10, 2025

MultiChoice’s Right to Fix Prices for Its Services: A Landmark Decision and Win for Nigeria’s Free-market Economy

Every few months, Nigerians brace for price hikes from essential service providers. For many, it sparks frustration, with cries for regulatory intervention. But the recent Federal High Court judgment delivered by Honorable Justice James Omotosho does more than address a subscription fee. The judgment draws a defining line in Nigeria’s economic landscape: one that affirms the principles of a liberal market economy.

Digital Money Lending and Loan Sharks: Complying with the new registration requirements in Nigeria
Industry Insight Regulatory Compliance March 16, 2023

Digital Money Lending and Loan Sharks: Complying with the new registration requirements in Nigeria

In this piece, I discuss the investigations of digital money lenders or loan apps and the regulatory measures taken by relevant regulators to curb loan sharks. For both existing and intending digital money lenders, requirements of the FCCPC Framework and deadline for obtaining FCCPC’s approval are also discussed. In addition to other applicable regulatory requirements for digital money lenders in Nigeria, digital money lenders are strongly encouraged to comply—and timeously too—with the registration regime introduced by the FCCPC.