Tag: Apple Inc.

“Probe Google, Meta, others over alleged algorithmic abuses” – SERAP asks FCCPC

Aminu Imam
SERAP asks FCCPC

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to urgently investigate major tech companies – including Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft (Bing), X, TikTok, Amazon and YouTube – over allegations of algorithmic discrimination, market dominance and data exploitation in Nigeria. In a complaint dated February 28, 2026, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said the companies’ opaque algorithms and data practices allegedly undermine Nigerian media, businesses and citizens’ rights, including privacy, freedom of expression and access to information.…

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Inflation: Apple announces new prices for app purchases, subscriptions in Nigeria

Aminu Imam
App Store

Apple Incorporated, (Apple Inc.),  has announced a new set of prices for in-app purchases and subscriptions for its Nigerian customer base to reflect the raging inflation assailing the West African nation’s economy. The company announced the new prices in an email to developers Thursday night, stating that they will be effective June 21. According to Apple, Nigeria’s changing tax and monetary policies informed the new pricing decisions, which would significantly affect in-app purchases and other subscriptions. It is unclear if this development will also impact the prices of devices like…

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