
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) says it is actively monitoring the digital space to ensure online advertising materials comply with the rules and regulations governing the practice in the country. The agency's Director General, Dr. Lekan Fadolapo, made the disclosure at a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, held ahead of this year's National Advertising event. According to ARCON, violators of advertising regulations in the online space will face prosecution as part of its enforcement efforts.
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