MDPPACPB Regulations

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121.    Finality and Enforcement of Un-appealed Decisions 
(1) Where no appeal is filed within the prescribed period, the decision or order 
of the Authority shall become final and enforceable. 
(2) The Authority may, where necessary, initiate enforcement proceedings for 
recovery of penalties or implementation of directives, including through the 
appropriate court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
122.    Alternative Dispute Resolution 
(1) The Authority may, in appropriate cases and subject to public interest 
considerations, provide for or approve mediation, conciliation, or arbitration to 
resolve commercial or compliance-related disputes arising under these 
Regulations, including but not limited to access terms, service standards, and 
information sharing. 
(2) Regulatory enforcement matters involving findings of anti-competitive 
conduct or imposition of penalties shall not be subject to private arbitration. 
 
123.    Compliance During Pendency of Appeal 
(1) The Authority encourages voluntary compliance with its regulatory 
decisions during the pendency of appeal to preserve regulatory integrity. 
(2) In the event the appeal is successful, the Authority shall comply with the 
decision of Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and, 
where applicable, reverse or modify the relevant measures, including refund 
of any penalties paid. 
(3) Until such time, all parties are required to act in good faith and in 
accordance with the objectives of these Regulations. 
 
124. Guidelines 
The Authority may issue Guidelines on the Alternative Dispute Resolution 
Mechanisms, setting out further details on timelines, format, and procedure as 
specified in Schedule 8 to these Regulations. 
 
 
PART XXI- RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER LAWS AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER 
AUTHORITIES 
 
125. Concurrent Jurisdiction and Regulatory Coordination 
(1) The provisions of these Regulation shall be read and applied in a manner 
that is consistent with the Act, the Federal Competition and Consumer 
Protection Act 2018, and any other applicable laws of the Federal Republic of 
Nigeria. 
 
(2) The Authority recognises the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection 
Commission as the principal authority on competition law and consumer 
protection in Nigeria. However, pursuant to Sections 210, 211, and 212 of the 
Act, the Authority exercises jurisdiction on sector-specific competition matters 
within the midstream and downstream petroleum industry, such as petroleum 
infrastructure, operations, and market conduct.