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Analysis of the Jurisdiction of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal

October 7, 2019

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (“FCCPA”) establishes the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) to adjudicate over conducts prohibited under the FCCPA.

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Genericide: The Foe of Big Brands

October 4, 2019

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, J.K. Rowling wrote, “to the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”

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Jackson, Etti & Edu contributes to the 2019 Chambers Private Wealth Guide – Nigeria

September 23, 2019

The Private Wealth guide provides expert legal commentary and comparative analysis on the key issues for high net worth individuals, covering important developments in the most significant jurisdictions - in this case Nigeria.

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Re-Evaluating the Triangular Employment Model: The Potential Exposures and Mitigating Strategies

August 22, 2019

The landscape of employment relations in Nigeria has witnessed a dramatic shift giving rise to several new generation models. One of such models fast becoming a preferred option by a significant number of corporates is the triangular employment model.

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Key Takeaways – The Changing Landscape: Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act

August 20, 2019

The signing into law by President Muhammadu Buhari of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (the FCCPA/Act) on February 5, 2019, birthed a new dimension in the competition and consumer protection law jurisprudence in Nigeria

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COMESA Competition Control: The Journey So Far*

August 16, 2019

The COMESA 2018 report is encouraging; accounting for 46% of African FDI inflows, with 33% of all projects being greenfield, 38% of all cross-border M&A sales and raking in USD 19 billion investment income. COMESA’s value and contribution to regional trade is therefore established.

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Sectoral Regulation Vis-a-Vis Competition in Nigeria – The Way Forward

August 7, 2019

The importance of a robust legal framework for competition to the Nigerian economy cannot be over-emphasized.

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An Appraisal of Restrictive Agreements under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act

July 30, 2019

The enactment of Nigeria ‘s first comprehensive competition legislation has introduced some interesting considerations into the manner and structure in which businesses can be undertaken in Nigeria.

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Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2019: Insights on the New Merger Control Regime

July 16, 2019

Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities in Nigeria have developed significantly in terms of volume and sophistication of the transactions undertaken.

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An Overview of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2019

July 10, 2019

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 produced a watershed moment in competition and consumer protection law jurisprudence in Nigeria, as this was the day President Muhammadu Buhari, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria signed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (the FCCPA/ the Act) into law.

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The Changing Landscape: Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act

July 2, 2019

INTRODUCTION: I wish to commend our host law firms, Jackson Etti & Edu (JEE) and Norton Rose Fulbright (Norton Rose) for creating a platform for this engagement, which is of a great importance to the Nigerian and African business environment, and perhaps to the world too, giving the size of Nigeria’s economy and its potential global weight, if things are gotten right.

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NAICOM Issues Circular on Increase In Paid-Up Share Capital For Insurance Companies

May 24, 2019

On the 20th May 2019, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) issued Circular Number NAICOM/DPR/CIR/25/2019 titled “Minimum Paid-up Share Capital for Insurance and Re-Insurance Companies in Nigeria” (the Circular).

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