Shalewa Akinde

Recently, we have seen a frenzy of conversations about BRICS, its expansion and what it means for new participating countries like Nigeria. It would seem as though it is a new phenomenon or the latest 'in-thing', but not so.

Recently, we have seen a frenzy of conversations about BRICS, its expansion and what it means for new participating countries like Nigeria. It would seem as though it is a new phenomenon or the latest ‘in-thing’, but not so.

AELEX NOTES If you are interested in trading in Africa, this is a wake-up call! Enforcement of Competition law and policy has revved up several gears on the Continent, as delineated by the recent commencement of investigations by the Common Markets for Eastern and Southern Africa (“COMESA”) Commission into a suspected violation of the COMESA Competition Regulations by Pay TV Companies and the conclusion of investigations into “misleading and unconscionable conduct” by Jumia Group.