Nigerian Advertising Regulator sues Meta for US$69 mln in damages
05 Oct 2022 11:15am
Meta’s continued publication of unvetted adverts had also led to losses of revenue to the federal government. - AFP Photo
ARCON filed the suit against the social media giant at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division over the publication by Meta of advertisements on the three social media platforms directed at the Nigerian market without them being vetted and approved by the government, according to Anadolu Agency.
In the suit, ARCON is seeking a declaration that such actions are illegal, unlawful, and a violation of the advertising law in Nigeria.
The council’s statement said "it is not regulating the online media space but rather advertising and marketing communications on the online platforms in line with its establishment Act."
ARCON said Meta’s continued publication of unvetted adverts had also led to losses of revenue to the federal government, it reported.
"ARCON reiterates that it would not permit unethical and irresponsible advertising on Nigeria’s advertising space,” it added. - BERNAMA
