The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has described Meta’s threat to exit Nigeria in response to the $220m fine as a move to influence public opinion and coerce the commission to rescind its decision. FCCPC reiterated that the fine against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram was in order and legitimate. This came as FCCPC on July 19, 2024, slammed a $220 million fine on Meta for an unauthorized appropriation of personal data without user consent, and discriminatory practices against Nigerian users. Despite plans to appeal the ruling…