Merger Control 2025

NIGERIA Trends and Developments Contributed by: Chiagozie Hilary-Nwokonko and Chukwuyere Ebere Izuogu, Streamsowers & Köhn

Summary Nigeria’s merger control framework is on an upward trajectory, reflecting global regulatory trends while grappling with domestic implemen - tation challenges. The coming year will be criti - cal in shaping the direction of competition policy and enforcement under the FCCPC’s new lead - ership. How it navigates stakeholder expecta - tions, inter-agency collaboration, and the digital economy demands will determine the credibility of Nigeria’s competition regime and its ability to foster innovation, consumer welfare, and eco - nomic resilience.

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