Meta has threatened to cut off Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp access in Nigeria, putting many Nigerians at risk of losing access to their accounts.

Meta has threatened to cut off Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp access in Nigeria, putting many Nigerians at risk of losing access to their accounts.

This action follows a fine of over $290 million imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The services could be restricted unless an agreement is reached before the government’s deadline for settling the fine.

Meta Threatens To Cut Off Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Access in Nigeria As Deadline Nears

Nigerians may lose access to their Facebook and Instagram accounts as Meta considers suspending its operations in Nigeria The move follows a fine of over $290 million imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Efforts to overturn the fine through the courts were unsuccessful, as the government insists on payment

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has issued a warning that it may suspend its services in Nigeria. The tech giant said its decision is due to what it described as unrealistic” regulatory demands imposed by the Nigerian government.

This announcement follows a series of fines totalling over $290 million (£218 million) imposed on the tech giant in 2024 by three Nigerian oversight agencies, along with subsequent court orders for payment