Audio By Carbonatix
A $220 million fine against Meta Platforms by Nigeria's competition watchdog for violating local consumer, data protection and privacy laws has been upheld following an unsuccessful appeal, Nigeria's Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal said on Friday.
Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) fined Meta last July for discriminatory and exploitative practices against Nigerian consumers, compared with other jurisdictions with similar regulations.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Who gave Gbande the EOCO remote control?
2 minutes -
Ghana begins review of 1999 National Land Policy, targets new framework by 2027
41 minutes -
Tiptoe Lane’s tech takeover: The story behind Ghana’s booming informal phone market
2 hours -
Abanga vows to use social media to counter NDC messaging ahead of 2028 elections
2 hours -
Okai Mintah seeks Sabah Zita Benson’s support for NDC National Youth Organiser bid
2 hours -
Okai Mintah vows to strengthen NDC campaign machinery ahead of 2028
2 hours -
Mother of four and Jasikan teacher among new Telecel M’ahitti Promo winners
2 hours -
International Youth Shakers Conclave 2026 set to bring global young leaders to London
2 hours -
Gov’t is committed to addressing teachers’ conditions of service, deprived-area allowance – Education Minister
3 hours -
GoldBod’s structure encouraging galamsey – Afenyo-Markin
3 hours -
Tullow starts selling Jubilee, TEN crude to Ghanaian refineries
3 hours -
Local Government Service authorises rationalisation, redistribution of staff
3 hours -
PURC assures consumers of working to ensure quality services in Northern Region
3 hours -
Ghana develops US$4.28bn water financing framework
3 hours -
Christian Council calls for protection of mission schools’ religious identity‎
3 hours