………..IGP seeks stronger action against piracy, cyber fraud and counterfeiting.

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has proposed the establishment of an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within an appropriate existing structure of the Nigeria Police Force.

Disu made the proposal on Wednesday,  while delivering a lecture to participants of Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State.

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The lecture, titled “The Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Role of the Nigeria Police Force,” examined the relationship between security, entrepreneurship and the growth of Nigeria’s creative industries.

Disu proposed that the coordination desk should support “specialised policing, inter-agency collaboration, dedicated reporting mechanisms and improved engagement with stakeholders.”

He noted that film, music, fashion, publishing, advertising, digital content, gaming, tourism, heritage and the arts are increasingly driven by entrepreneurship, technology and intellectual property.

The IGP stressed that adequate protection of the sector could enhance its contribution to “employment, investment and national development.”

As part of measures to strengthen policing of crimes affecting the creative economy, Disu advocated an “intelligence-led and partnership-based approach” to tackling organised piracy, counterfeiting, cyber-enabled fraud and other criminal activities affecting creative enterprises.

He also advocated “financial investigation, where applicable,” to trace proceeds linked to criminal networks operating through payment accounts, digital wallets, advertising revenues, logistics networks and online distribution channels.

Disu Seeks Stronger Intellectual Property Protection

On intellectual property protection, the IGP called for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Copyright Commission and other relevant institutions.

He identified the protection of film locations, concerts, festivals, tourism sites and cultural assets, improved cybercrime response, preservation of digital evidence and sustained engagement with creative communities as key areas requiring greater attention.

Disu further highlighted the preventive value of legitimate economic opportunities, noting that “credible pathways from talent to lawful income and employment” can help reduce young Nigerians’ vulnerability to criminal activity.

He stressed that piracy, fraud, extortion and other forms of criminality can weaken businesses, discourage investment and undermine innovation.

The IGP emphasised that “professional, accountable and rights-respecting policing” remains essential to building confidence among creators, entrepreneurs and investors in Nigeria’s growing creative economy.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general election, has thrown his weight behind the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, encouraging Nigerians to invest in the public offer.

Obi made the call in a statement on Wednesday while responding to questions he said he had received from Nigerians at home and in the diaspora seeking his opinion on investing in the refinery’s IPO.

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“While encouraging them to buy, I must say that I remain very proud of the commitment and breakthrough of Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s investment in the real sector of our country’s economy, across different sectors,” Obi said.

According to him, the Dangote investment reinforces his position that Nigeria must move away from a consumption-driven economy towards increased production.

“This validates my position that we should move Nigeria from consumption to production,” he said.

Obi also urged other Nigerian businesses to invest in productive sectors and give Nigerians opportunities to become shareholders through public offerings.

“I, therefore, encourage other Nigerian businesses to invest in the productive sectors of the Nigerian economy and also give fellow Nigerian citizens the opportunity to be part of the re-industrialization of the country by offering their shares to the public through public offerings,” he added.

The statement comes as the Dangote Refinery IPO is generating significant attention among investors.

The offer, which opened on September 14, involves 4.1 billion shares priced at ₦525 each and could raise about ₦2.15 trillion if fully subscribed.

The refinery is offering the shares to both institutional and retail investors, with the minimum purchase set at 10 shares, costing ₦5,250.

The offer is scheduled to close on October 13, 2026.

The Ogun State Government has mobilised the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) to Kara Bridge and adjoining sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following growing traffic challenges in the area.

Governor Dapo Abiodun, in a statement on Wednesday, said the government had taken note of the traffic situation affecting movement around Kara Bridge and other parts of the busy corridor.

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He said the strategic importance of the route to residents, workers, businesses and travellers informed the decision to deploy TRACE personnel to strengthen traffic coordination and assist road users.

According to the governor, “TRACE personnel are working with relevant security, emergency and traffic management agencies to clear obstructions, prevent further gridlock and improve movement along the affected axis.”

Abiodun urged motorists approaching the area to exercise caution and comply with traffic regulations, particularly warning them against driving against traffic or creating additional lanes.

He said, “We urge motorists to approach the area with caution, avoid driving against traffic and refrain from creating additional lanes, as these actions often worsen congestion and delay emergency operations.”

The governor also appealed specifically to commercial drivers and articulated vehicle operators to exercise restraint and comply with traffic directions from officials deployed to the area.

He said the immediate priority of the state government was “to protect lives, maintain order and reduce the inconvenience being experienced by commuters.”

Abiodun added that the government would continue to monitor the situation and deploy the necessary personnel and resources until normal traffic flow was restored.

He also appreciated road users for their patience and cooperation as efforts continue to ease the congestion along the Kara Bridge axis.