Nigeria: Issued ruling in FCCPC investigation into WhatsApp and Meta Platforms over allegedly violating competition laws and recommending corrective actions

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Issued ruling in FCCPC investigation into WhatsApp and Meta Platforms over allegedly violating competition laws and recommending corrective actions

On 18 July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), together with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, issued their ruling regarding their investigation into WhatsApp and Meta Platforms for allegedly violating com…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2021-05-15
under deliberation

On 15 May 2021, the Nigeria Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) announce…

2024-07-18
in force

On 18 July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), together with …

2025-04-25
in force

On 25 April 2025, the Nigerian Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal confirmed the Final Ord…