$220m fine: Why FCCPC’s fight with WhatsApp is valid

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts are joined by tech lawyer, Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa to discuss:

Meta vs Nigeria’s FCCPC
Mercury Bank closing African startup accounts

 
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:17 – Meta vs Nigeria’s FCCPC
19:04 – Mercury Bank closes African startup accounts
 
Useful links

Meta to appeal $220 million fine imposed by Nigerian regulator 
Mercury Bank sets August deadline for account closure, lists Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Mali among prohibited countries 

This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and Crystal-Agnes Joseph
 
Email us your feedback at podcast@techpoint.africa. Visit www.techpoint.africa/ for more stories.
 
Music – Beach by MBB –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEnQ8dHwDSk
 
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