US EditionMeta fighting Nigerian fines, warns could shut Facebook, Instagram
- Meta is contesting a $220 million penalty imposed earlier in May 2025 by Nigeria’s consumer regulatory authority after a tribunal dismissed its appeal.
- The fine followed a joint investigation from May 2021 to December 2023 that determined Meta had breached Nigerian regulations concerning the privacy and rights of users on its Facebook and WhatsApp platforms.
- Meta disputes the findings, stating the decision fails to consider user controls on Facebook and Instagram and claims the FCCPC order contains inaccuracies about WhatsApp's operation.
- Meta indicated it might have to suspend Facebook and Instagram operations in Nigeria to prevent enforcement actions and must settle the imposed fine by the end of June.
- The Nigerian commission called Meta's threats a calculated effort to sway public opinion, emphasizing such actions do not relieve Meta of legal responsibilities in Nigeria.
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Meta Threatens To Pull Facebook And Instagram Out Of Nigeria Over $290 Million Fine Imposed For Violation Of Local Privacy Laws
It’s hardly a secret that Meta is an unpleasant company. That’s reflected both in terms of what happens behind closed doors, and its actions in the market. Some of its attempts to bully nations or even large economic blocks are well documented. But its threats outside Western markets are just as reprehensible, though less well…
Nigeria accuses Meta of pressure campaign over threat to cut off apps
The NewsNigeria accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of launching a “negative” public relations campaign to put pressure on authorities by threatening to withdraw its apps from the country over a $220 million fine.Meta has contested the fine, imposed last year by Nigeria’s consumer protection agency for an alleged breach of competition rules, but a court in Nigeria’s capital Abuja dismissed its appeal. The company was also…
Nigeria Rebuffs Meta's Threat to Quit Country Over Data Privacy Fines
The Nigerian FCCPC said Meta has faced similar penalties in the European Union and countries like the United States, India, South Korea, France, and Australia, without threatening to exit those markets.
Nigeria rebuffs Meta's threat to quit country over data privacy fines
The Nigerian FCCPC said Meta has faced similar penalties in the European Union and countries like the United States, India, South Korea, France, and Australia, without threatening to exit those markets. The post Nigeria rebuffs Meta’s threat to quit country over data privacy fines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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