Lagos State Government has rejected claims that it increased billboard permit fees to as much as N700 million. The denials come after reports circulating the higher figure, which the government says is not accurate. Instead, Lagos says the most expensive advertising costs about N10 million per month.
Several outlets report that the government’s response is linked to an official statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso. Coverage emphasizes that Lagos argues it does not own or manage billboards across the state, framing the N700 million figure as misleading. Vanguard adds that Omotoso characterises the allegation as being spread by politicians and social media supporters, while other outlets focus more directly on the numbers Lagos provides in its rebuttal.
Overall, the outlets align on the core point: Lagos denies the N700 million claim and provides an alternative figure for the highest monthly advertising cost. The main differences are in how strongly each outlet highlights alleged political motivation and the details included about Lagos’s role in billboard ownership or management.
