Tribunal reserves ruling in Meta, WhatsApp’s appeal challenging $220m fine by Nigerian govt

The Nigerian Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal on Tuesday reserved a ruling in an appeal filed by social media platforms, Meta Incorporated and WhatsApp, challenging the $220 million penalty imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

The commission had last year fined Meta and WhatsApp $220 million for alleged discriminatory practices in Nigeria.

The fine imposed by the FCCPC followed an investigation into alleged violations of data protection and consumer rights by the United States-based organisations.