Nigeria fines Meta $220m for violating consumer, data laws
Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Friday imposed a $220m fine on Meta platforms for violating data privacy laws. The FCCPC said in a statement obtained by Saturday PUNCH that Meta’s data-sharing practices on its Facebook and WhatsApp…
Just In: FCCPC imposes $220,000,000 penalty on Meta platforms over ‘discriminatory practices’ in Nigeria
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission(FCCPC) has imposed a $220,000,000 penalty against Meta Platforms Incorporated over alleged discriminatory practices against Nigerian data and consumers. This was disclosed on Friday in a statement signed by Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Chief…
Tinubu Appoints Tunji Bello FCCPC Boss
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, pending Senate confirmation. Mr. Bello, a renowned journalist, previously served as the Chairman of the Editorial…
FCCPC enforces price regulations in Nasarawa markets
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) intensified its campaign against price irregularities in local markets by conducting a monitoring exercise at Masaka market in Nasarawa State on Friday. This move is part of the commission’s broader efforts to…
FCCPC Seals 4U Supermarket in Abuja
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) conducted a thorough inspection and subsequent sealing off of the foreign supermarket 4 U, located in Wuse 2, Abuja. This action was taken due to the supermarket’s engagement in objectionable practices, including…