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Meta

October 3, 2025

NDPC, Meta opt for settlement in $32.8 million data privacy sanction

The NDPC had, on February 18, imposed both a remedial fee of $32.8 million and eight corrective orders against Meta Inc.

NDPC, Meta
September 8, 2025

Lawyer writes Meta, asks Facebook to reject SSS’ request to deactivate Sowore’s account

Mr Sowore, a pro-democracy campaigner, has frequently clashed with successive Nigerian governments over his activism.

Omoyele Sowore
September 8, 2025

SSS asks Meta to deactivate Sowore’s Facebook account for criticising Tinubu

Mr Sowore shared a copy of the letter on his Facebook page on Monday, describing the secret police as “incompetent and idle.”

September 6, 2025

U.S. lawyer, Mark Zuckerberg, sues Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg for repeatedly pulling down Facebook account 

Mr Zuckerberg said he would drop the case if the Meta CEO let him spend a week on his boat to say he was sorry.

Mark Zuckerberg,Mark Stephen Zuckerberg
September 3, 2025

Google ordered to share search data with rival companies in antitrust case

The legal battle began in 2020 when the Department of Justice and a group of states filed a lawsuit against Google.

Google Hq
August 5, 2025

WhatsApp bans 6.8 million scam-linked accounts in six months

Mr Boakye said the accounts were removed between January and June 2025 as part of WhatsApp’s global strategy to disrupt criminal activities.

Whatsapp logo used to tell the story.
June 25, 2025

PIN drives grassroots digital rights conversations at internet governance forum

“This forum comes at a crucial time when digital governance decisions are shaping the future of billions of individuals,” said PIN.

20th Global Internet Governance Forum
May 3, 2025

Meta paid fines in several countries, chose blackmail to avoid paying Nigeria: FCCPC

The commission slammed Meta for threatening to halt operations in Nigeria, but complied with fines imposed by other countries over similar offences.

Meta's platforms: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram
April 30, 2025

Meta launches enhanced AI assistant to promote social interaction

Meta says it has launched enhanced personalisation features for its Meta AI assistant and introduced a ‘Discover’ feed to promote social interaction around AI use.

Meta
March 18, 2025

Senate passes bill seeking TikTok, Meta, X, others to have offices in Nigeria for second reading

Mr nwoko said, “We can’t continue to have a situation whereby individuals operate anonymously spreading false information without accountability.’’

Nigerian Senate