Abuse of Dominance Regulations

Abuse of Dominance Regulations

What Is This Policy?

Defines and prohibits conduct by dominant firms that exploits or excludes competitors and consumers, establishing the FCCPC's framework for investigating and sanctioning abuse of market power.

Who Does It Target?

Firms with significant market power in their sectors Competitors harmed by exclusionary practices Consumers affected by exploitative pricing or tying FCCPC Market Investigation Division

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Define dominance thresholds and abusive conduct categories Prohibit predatory pricing, tying, refusal to deal, and exclusive dealing by dominant firms Provide remedies including behavioural and structural orders Level the playing field for SMEs competing against dominant firms

Key Features

Dominance Thresholds: Sets market share and other criteria for determining dominant position. Prohibited Conduct List: Catalogues specific abusive behaviours — predatory pricing, margin squeeze, discriminatory terms. Remedies Framework: Enables FCCPC to impose fines, behavioural remedies, or structural separation.

Current Status

The Abuse of Dominance Regulations are in force, providing a framework for the FCCPC to investigate and sanction abusive market practices.

Businesses or consumers harmed by dominant firm conduct file complaints at FCCPC FCCPC can also initiate investigations on its own motion Application method: FCCPC complaints portal — www.fccpc.gov.ng

Official Resources

This policy summary is for informational purposes only. For official and legal information, visit the cited official resources.

Legal Framework

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 (parent legislation); Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Merger Review Regulations; Companies and Allied Matters Act