By Felicia Nwosu
Meta Platforms has failed to overturn a $220 million penalty imposed by Nigeria’s competition authorities for breaching local consumer rights, data protection, and privacy regulations.
The ruling, delivered recently, by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, affirmed the earlier decision following Meta’s unsuccessful attempt to challenge the fine.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) originally sanctioned Meta in July last year, accusing the tech company of unfair and exploitative treatment of Nigerian users.
The commission argued that Meta’s practices in Nigeria fell below the standards it upholds in countries with comparable regulatory environments, thereby disadvantaging Nigerian consumers.
With the tribunal’s decision now sealing the penalty, Meta faces increased pressure to address regulatory concerns and align its operations with Nigeria’s strict consumer protection framework.
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