A suit filed before the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal could have far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s eCommerce and food delivery sectors if the reliefs sought are granted. The action, instituted this month in Abuja by Dolapo Adedeji, alleges that Chowdeck misrepresents the true cost of meals purchased through its platform. According to the claimant, while the company presents delivery and service charges as the only additional costs borne by consumers, it allegedly inflates the base price of food items without clearly or transparently disclosing this markup. Adedeji states that they ordered a meal through Chowdeck while already aware of the price charged at the restaurant’s physical location. Noticing that the price listed on the platform was significantly higher, the ...