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220millionfor alleged discriminatory practices against Nigerian users. Additionally,theAdvertising Regulatory CouncilofNigeria(ARCON) demanded 37.5 million for unapproved ads, while the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) imposed a $32.8 million fine over data privacy violations.
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Despite challenging the fines in court, Meta lost the case, with the Federal High Court in Abuja upholding the penalties. The company has until the end of June to comply but has hinted at a possible shutdown instead.
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“We may be forced to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria to avoid enforcement risks,” Meta stated in court documents. The company also accused regulators of misinterpreting data privacy laws.
If Meta follows through, millions of Nigerian users and businesses relying on these platforms could face disruptions.
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