Nigeria, May 4 -- Amid growing tensions between global tech giants and national regulators, Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has firmly responded to Meta Platforms Inc.'s alleged threat to exit the country over a hefty $290 million fine.

The Commission made it clear that Nigeria will not be intimidated or swayed by what it described as "tactical pressure" from the social media conglomerate.

Why Nigeria Fined Meta: A Closer Look

The fine stems from a comprehensive investigation by the FCCPC into Meta and its subsidiary, WhatsApp, over violations of Nigeria's data protection laws and consumer rights statutes. According to a statement signed by the FCCPC's Director of Public Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, ...