VeryDarkMan threatens legal action against MTN for sending Dangote’s IPO advert to his private number

Nigerian social commentator VeryDarkMan (Martins Vincent Otse) has threatened legal action against MTN Nigeria after receiving an unsolicited promotional message advertising the ongoing Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO on his private phone number. Reports say VDM questioned how MTN obtained and used the number, which he said is linked to his National Identification Number (NIN), for a third-party commercial promotion without his consent. He reportedly said his lawyers would write to MTN seeking an explanation. The development raises broader questions about data privacy, consent and the use of customers' personal information for targeted advertising. There is no indication in the reports that a court has established wrongdoing by MTN. The dispute comes as Dangote Refinery's IPO attracts significant attention. Reuters reports that the offering seeks to raise up to $2.1 billion, with retail investors able to participate at a relatively low entry point. Reuters For accountability: VDM's legal threat is a reported position, not evidence that MTN has violated Nigeria's data-protection laws. Any liability would depend on the facts, applicable consent arrangements and regulatory/legal findings. Source: Legit.ng - Nigeria news.