Why Nigeria Slapped $220m Penalty On Facebook

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has imposed a hefty $220m fine on Meta Platforms Incorporated, accusing the tech giant and owner of Facebook of discriminatory practices against Nigerian consumers.

In a statement signed by Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, it was disclosed that the penalty follows a comprehensive joint investigation conducted by the Commission and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The investigation scrutinized Meta’s conduct, privacy policies, and operational practices over a 38-month period from May 2021 to December 2023.

According to the statement, the FCCPC had initially directed WhatsApp LLC and Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook Inc.) in May 2021 to respond to its investigative report. The report detailed allegations of violations of relevant data laws by Meta’s platforms. In response to these directives, Meta provided some information in compliance with the requests and summons issued during the joint investigation.

The FCCPC and NDPC’s findings ultimately led to the significant penalty, highlighting ongoing concerns about data privacy and consumer protection in Nigeria.
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