The Nigerian government has told off over adverts distributed the recent price cut. The ads in question offered a tongue in cheek 'Nigerian millionaire' theme, poking fun at the email scams soliciting bank account details from people around the world - many of which are said to originate from Nigeria.

"Nigeria remains a major investment destination and a country where most businesses thrive in trust, good faith, competence and integrity. Nigeria also demands an unconditional apology from Sony Corporation for this deliberate negative campaign against the country's image and reputation," comments Professor Dora Akunyili, minister of information and communication.

"The apology must be given the same measure of publicity by Sony Corporation in all channels where the unfortunate adverts were aired. In the light of the above, the Federal Government of Nigeria requests Sony Corporation to immediately withdraw that advertisement from circulation."

We expect the ads will be pulled soon. Thanks VG247.

By Luke Guttridge