₦airaland Forum

BItt:
The Nigerians data WhatsApp and Facebook collects, does it stay in Nigeria or it is sent to the parent company?

Why would Facebook send users data out of the country?

CodeTemplarr:
My reply to another poster already acknowledges what you are trying to maliciously reply to as not part of my submission. I know data is used in ads and carries value to merchants and online businesses but what is african data worth The joke is on you as my initial question still stands. Howmuch does WhatsApp make from Nigeria?

Oracle411:
Thats just 0.00002 of Mark Zuckerberg net worth
They must pay
Msrk must retaliate by removing facebook monetization in Nigeria

Oracle411:
Thats just 0.00002 of Mark Zuckerberg net worth
They must pay

Dwightventures:
I hope these dunces will not drive these people out of the help they provide us, all in a bid to extort them. Failed state symptoms are unmistakable

1x2x3:
The bolded shows you have limited knowledge how data usage works. You think it is just for ads?
You think America is worried about the datas of their citizens because of ads?

On a broader scale, your economy can be influenced, local markets can be destroyed. Elections can be influenced, instability can be instigated, military advantage, medical industry can be taken advantage of.

Please don't read to argue, read to learn. Use ChatGPT and ask what a country can benefit with data of citizens of another country. You'd know it goes beyond ads and that data from Africa is valuable.

CodeTemplarr:
figment of your warped imagination. Never said or implied that.

DesChyko:
No wahala. You may exit Nigeria if the profits from Nigeria is not worth it. If the government did not value your Free Basics initiative, a service offering free access to basic internet services to people, of which Nairaland is also accessible with it, they should feel free to take any decision that benefits Meta business.

WickedAfonja:
Extortionist Tinubu wants to develop Nigeria with Owomida like he developed Lagos

dre11:
https://leadership.ng/220m-fine-judgement-will-affect-our-services-in-nigeria-whatsapp/#google_vignette

DesChyko:
No wahala. You may exit Nigeria if the profits from Nigeria is not worth it. If the government did not value your Free Basics initiative, a service offering free access to basic internet services to people, of which Nairaland is also accessible with it, they should feel free to take any decision that benefits Meta business.

okeke6969:
This government is systematically heading the way of North Korea.
Disengaging social media is their plan all along.
It will soon happen.
Those allegations are mere excuses.
Open your eyes my people.

OfeAchi:
Why is the present Government vehemently pushing anti-citizen initiatives? If WhatsApp decides to halt its activities in Nigeria due to these hefty fines, many businesses will bear the brunt!
Over 90% of my clientele are sourced from WhatsApp.

1x2x3:
If you never implied that then you shouldn't have asked the worth of data from Africa. If you think you are worthless then people would keep exploiting you.

1x2x3:
If you never implied that then you shouldn't have asked the worth of data from Africa. If you think you are worthless then people would keep exploiting you.

AfDapone:
The Telecom giants may likely be behind this litigation. They are losing so much to WhatsApp call VoIP technology and low SMS patronage due to the unprecedented level at which even poor people have adopted WhatsApp.

olaric:
The fine seems hefty in my opinion

AfDapone:
The Telecom giants may likely be behind this litigation. They are losing so much to WhatsApp call VoIP technology and low SMS patronage due to the unprecedented level at which even poor people have adopted WhatsApp.

Nbotee:
Lol... Anyone who believes this made up statement will believe anything. This is the same Twitter propaganda the past govt sold to Nigerians.

WickedAfonja:
Extortionist Tinubu wants to develop Nigeria with Owomida like he developed Lagos