WhatsApp users worldwide reported widespread service disruptions on Monday night, preventing millions from accessing messages, calls and other features of the app. Speaking with NAN, an Abuja resident, Rukayya Yusuf, said the disruption interrupted communication with her family and colleagues. “I initially thought it was my internet connection, but after trying everything, I realised WhatsApp was down. Also speaking, Usman Maigari, a digital entrepreneur, said the outage affected customer communication and business transactions. The incident underscores the growing reliance on digital messaging platforms for personal, commercial and official communication across the world.