Tag: Minister of Information

  • Hate speech now to attract  5 million naira, no more N500,000

    Hate speech now to attract 5 million naira, no more N500,000

    The Federal Government on Tuesday raised the fine for hate speech from N500,000 to 5 million naira. The government also mandated broadcast stations to devote airtime for public education on emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, made this known in Lagos on Tuesday while unveiling the Reviewed Broadcasting Code.…