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Lagos Debunks N700m Billboard Permit Fee Claim: Misleading Rumours Revealed as False

Lagos State Government has debunked claims circulating online that it is charging a whopping N700 million for billboard permit fees. The claims, described as false and misleading, were allegedly being spread by mischievous politicians and their social media supporters.

According to reports by Vanguard News and Google News, Lagos State Government has dismissed claims that it is charging N700 million for billboard permit fees. Omotoso, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, described the claim as false and misleading, alleging that it was being circulated by mischievous politicians and their social media supporters. He urged Lagosians to disregard the rumour and confirmed that the state government has not increased billboard permit fees.

The debunked claim had sparked concerns among advertising agencies and billboard owners in Lagos. However, with the official denial from the Lagos State Government, these concerns can be laid to rest. It is important for Nigerians to fact-check information before sharing it on social media to prevent the spread of false and misleading information.

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