Tag: Meta

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

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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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Nigerian data privacy: Meta avoids court fight, settles $32.8m fine

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FG Meta

The Federal Government and Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have agreed to settle out of court over a $32.8 million fine imposed on the tech giant for alleged breaches of Nigerians’ data privacy. The development was disclosed on Friday by lawyers representing both parties before Judge James Omotosho, of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Recall that in February, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) fined Meta for allegedly violating Nigeria Data Protection Act. The Commission said the sanction followed a petition accusing the company of,…

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Google, Meta, X, others paid ?2.55tr taxes to FG in H1 2024 – NITDA

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NITDA on Google, Meta, X

Google, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Microsoft and social media platforms operating in Nigeria, have paid ?2.55trillion ($1.5billion) in taxes to Federal Government in the first six month (H1) of 2024, the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA), has said. NITDA, in an issued statement yesterday said data from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that foreign digital companies, including interactive computer service platforms and Internet intermediaries operating in Nigeria, were now paying their taxes., saying this had led to significant increase…

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EU fines Meta $840m for ‘abusive’ Facebook ad practices

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EU fines Meta

The European Commission, (EU), yesterday fined online giant, Meta almost 800 million Euros for breaching anti-trust rules by giving users of its Facebook social network automatic access to classified ads service, Facebook Marketplace. According to the EU, the US tech titan also abused its dominant position by imposing unfair trading conditions on other online classified ads service providers that advertise on its platforms. In an issued statement, the bloc’s Competition Chief, Margrethe Vestager said, “This is illegal under EU antitrust rules. Meta must now stop this behaviour”. Meta said it…

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FG slams $220m fine on Meta for data privacy breach

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FG on Meta

Nigeria, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has slammed a $220 million fine on Meta, parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, for alleged data privacy breach. The Commission, in a statement issued yesterday, disclosed that it found Meta culpable of denying Nigerian data subjects the right to self-determine, unauthorised transfer and sharing of Nigerian data, including cross-border storage in violation; discrimination and disparate treatment, abuse of dominance, and tying and bundling. Acting FCCPC Chief Executive Officer,  Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, who stated this yesterday, said Meta appropriated…

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ARCON sues Facebook $44m for violating Nigerian advertising laws

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The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has filed a N30 billion ($44 million) lawsuit against Meta Platforms Incorporated (Owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp), alleging that the company has violated Nigerian advertising laws by running unvetted ads on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. ARCON claims that Meta’s failure to vet ads has led to the publication of indecent and misleading ads, harming Nigerian consumers and damaging the country’s advertising industry. The regulator is also seeking damages for the loss of revenue to the Nigerian government. Meta has denied the…

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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

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Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta as part of a major rebrand. Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg announced the new name as he unveiled plans to build a “metaverse” – an online world where people can game, work and communicate in a virtual environment, often using VR headsets. He said the existing brand could not “possibly represent everything that we’re doing today, let alone in the future”, and needed to change. The company said it would better “encompass” what it does, as it broadens its reach beyond social media…

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