The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has firmly stated that the $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms and WhatsApp will remain enforceable, regardless of any potential exit from Nigeria by the companies. .... KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶ In a statement released over the weekend, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director of Corporate Affairs at FCCPC, addressed claims by WhatsApp that it might leave the Nigerian market due to the Commission's recent ruling. The FCCPC described this threat as a strategic move to provoke negative public opinion and pressure the Commission into reconsidering its decision. The investigation revealed that Meta Platforms and WhatsApp, collectively known as the "Meta Parties," had violated several regulations under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).