WhatsApp, a leading messaging platform in Nigeria may soon suspend its services in the country.
The potential move follows the imposition of a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms for allegedly breaching data privacy laws.
According to TechCabal, Meta is considering withdrawing certain services in Nigeria in response to the recent regulatory demands. Sources familiar with the discussions revealed that the company is evaluating the impact of the new order.
A WhatsApp spokesperson addressed the situation stating: “We want to be really clear that technically, based on the order it would be impossible to provide WhatsApp in Nigeria or globally.
This order contains multiple inaccuracies and misrepresents how WhatsApp works. WhatsApp relies on limited data to run our service and keep users safe and it would be impossible to provide WhatsApp in Nigeria or globally without Meta’s infrastructure. We are urgently appealing the order to avoid any impact on users.”
