Whatsapp To Cut Off Millions Of Nigerians Using Old Phones

Millions of old telephone users in Nigeria and across the world may soon find themselves cut off from the WhatsApp platform.

This is because the parent company of WhatsApp, Meta, has announced that from May 5, 2025, the app will stop functioning on several outdated devices that can no longer meet the apps latest security and performance standards.

This move impacts both personal users and small businesses relying on WhatsApp Business.

According to Meta, the update is part of its commitment to data security, app stability and the evolving needs of modern operating systems.