Conversation Between Industry Stakeholders on Issues in Broadcasting Legislative/Regulatory Frameworks
Communique
Conversation Between Industry Stakeholders on Issues in Broadcasting
Legislative/Regulatory Frameworks, held in Abuja, On Thursday, February 2 and
Friday, February 3, 2023
Preamble
A two-day meeting, under the...
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Transfer...
The Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage
The Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS it is an established principle that informed consent promotes
democracy;
WHEREAS it is equally established that democracy thrives on...
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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Protection of official information, etc.
Protection of defence establishments, etc.
Restrictions on photography, etc., during periods of emergency.
Control of mail...
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