Tag: Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed justifies N5 million hate speech fine
The Federal Government has explained that any speech, broadcast, or publication that denigrates a person, a group of people on…
Why we increased hate speech fine to N5m – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says it increased the fine for hate speech from N500,000 to N5 million in the amended National…
Why government cannot share private donations as palliative – Lai
The Federal Government said funds donated by the private sector towards fighting Coronavirus are meant for the development of healthcare…
Lockdown may be extended – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has warned that the lockdown order issued by President Buhari on Sunday March…
Nigerian government commends citizen’s compliance to lockdown
The Federal government of Nigeria through the Minister of Information and Culture has commended residents of Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja…
What Lai, Ehanire said about Kyari’s health status
Two Nigerian ministers, Osagie Ehanire (Health) and Lai Mohammed (Information and Culture) on Thursday declined to speak on the health…
Coronavirus: Nigerians busy making “meaningless criticisms” – Lai
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, on Thursday, said many Nigerians are busy making “meaningless criticisms” instead of complying…
Ransomware hidden in Coronavirus App, do not download
The Federal Government on Tuesday warned Nigerians over the existence of an Android-based malicious and fraudulent coronavirus Ransomware application.
Govt will enforce 70% Local Content in Radio, TV – Minister
The Federal Government is set to enforce the provision for 70% local content in all radio and television programmes in…
How Boko Haram, ISWAP planned to cause religious war in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government on Thursday unravelled plans by Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) to cause…
Buhari will not resign till the end of his tenure – Lai Mohammed
Over the insistent call for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari for rising insecurity issues, the Minister of Information and…
President Buhari will not resign – Lai Mohammed
Nigerians expecting President Muhammadu Buhari to resign due to rising insecurity in the nation are joking, as the nation's Minister…
NTA will compete with CNN, we need $500m loan – Lai
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says if the $500 million loan his ministry is seeking is approved, the Nigeria Television…
Social media bill was to sanitize not to stifle – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has recanted his statement, saying that the attempt by this administration to sanitize…
FG plans stakeholders meeting on social media regulation
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said his ministry will this month convene a stakeholders' meeting…
Lai Mohammed biggest liar in history – Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister has again attacked Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, describing him as the…
Coronavirus: Nigerians can travel to China – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government will not stop Nigerians from travelling to China or any other country where coronavirus has manifested.
Corruption index: What Lai Mohammed said during Jonathan’s administration
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, described the Transparency International’s (TI) latest corruption perception index which ranked Nigeria low on corruption…
Why lawyers must impact on society – Lai Mohammed
Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has charged legal practitioners to use their intellectual know-how to impact…
No cause for alarm, FG justifies Nation’s $83.883bn debt profile
Nigeria's Federal Government has justified the nation's debt profile put at $83.883 billion, saying there is no cause for alarm…
Border drill, boost for rice production, self-sufficiency – FG
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the ongoing border drill that has largely curbed foreign…
Border drill has reduced violent crimes in Northwest – FG
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the ongoing border drill in four of the country's…
FG launches Campaign to repatriate looted/smuggled Artifacts
The Federal Government has launched the campaign for the return and restitution of Nigeria's looted and smuggled Artifacts from around…
Xenophobia: Beware of fake news – S/A Minister
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of South Africa, on Thursday, resolved to use cultural exchanges to cement…
Nigeria to strengthen cultural, tourism ties with South Africa
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said Nigeria will continue to explore culture and tourism as…
Lai Mohammed’s scorecard 100 days after reappointment
“Today, I am pleased to inaugurate 43 new Ministers who will work with me and the Vice President in our…
Border closure: Nigeria captures 296 illegal immigrants
Nigeria's Federal Government says it has arrested 296 illegal immigrants since the closure of its border on 2 August, 2019.
Music used must be paid for – Lai Mohammed
The Federal government intends to inject N50 billion into the creative industry as its role in making sure the industry…
Lai Mohammed reveals FG’s plan for Creative industry
The Federal Government says as the nation heads into the year 2020, “the successful commercialisation of the Creative industry” will…
Akinyele’s death, a monumental loss – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of a…