ChainCatcher news, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission of Nigeria (FCCPC) has imposed a fine of $220 million on Meta (formerly Facebook) for alleged data privacy violations. The investigation focuses on Whatsapp LLC and Meta's collection and use of user data without consent. The FCCPC stated that the fine was imposed under the 2018 Antitrust Act and the 2020 Federal Competition and Consumer Protection (Administrative Penalties) Regulations.Meta plans to appeal the fine, contest the FCCPC's claims, and emphasize its commitment to user data protection.