Government officials discuss data privacy policies at NDPC meeting.
Meta may shut down Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria after being fined over $290 million by three Nigerian regulatory bodies. The penalties stem from alleged anti-competitive practices, unapproved advertising, and violations of data privacy laws. A federal high court upheld the fines, giving Meta until the end of June to comply. The company objects especially to demands by the Nigerian Data Protection Commission, including prior approval for data transfers and mandatory educational content on privacy risks. Meta deems these requirements “unrealistic” and says enforcement could force it to withdraw services—disrupting communication, small businesses, and millions of users across Nigeria.