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FCCPC resumes enforcement of Digital Lending Regulations following court ruling in LagosMTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, and digital loan apps face stricter compliance requirementsNew regulations aim to promote responsible lending and strengthen consumer protection in Nigeria
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has resumed full enforcement of its Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON Regulations), following a decisive court ruling in Lagos.
The development could affect telecom operators such as MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria, as well as digital loan apps that offer airtime, data and short-term credit services, many of which may now be required to comply with stricter regulatory conditions.
Tunji Bello-led FCCPC resumes digital lending regulations after court victory. Credit: NovatisSource: UGC
In a statement issued on Monday, July 20, 2026, the FCCPC said the resumption of the
