TEMPORARY REPRIEVE AS NBC SUSPENDS SHUTDOWN OF BROADCAST STATIONS
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has temporarily suspended its intention to shutdown indebted broadcast stations in the country.
The regulatory agency in a statement it...
Editors, SERAP sue Buhari over broadcast stations’ shutdown
The Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project have instituted a suit against the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.),...
Quick Disaggregation of Broadcast Licenses Revoked by the NBC in August 2022
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) (NBC) of Nigeria, on Friday, 19, 2022, revoked the licenses of 52 broadcast staions in Nigeria over what the...
STAKEHOLDERS’ PRIORITIES IN THE AMENDMENT OF THE NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMMISSION (NBC) ACT.
The Nigerian government is actively involved in reforming the media sector, primarily through the amendment of broadcasting legislation. The Institute for Media and Society...
International Women’s Day: NAWOJ Calls on NASS to Revisit Gender Bills
No nation that excludes more than 50 percent of a segment of its demography can develop as expected.
Public Enlightenment Series No 6- Protection of Media Freedom and Expression in Broadcast Industry...
The protection of freedom of expression and media rights is crucial for the proper functioning of a broadcast media system, encompassing industry practices and...
Joint Civil Society Statement on the Signing of the Electoral Bill
Joint Civil Society Statement on the Signing of the Electoral Bill, 2022 into Law on 25 February, 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Memorandum on the Broadcasting Regulatory Framework in Nigeria
A strong and effective regulatory framework is crucial for the proper functioning of the broadcast media in Nigeria's democratic and electoral processes. The aim...
Public Enlightenment Series No. 3- Vesting The Broadcast Industry Regulator With Full Powers Nigeria
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is the regulatory body responsible for broadcasting in Nigeria. It was established under the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Act...
Public Enlightenment Series No 2- Secure Leadership an Essential for Broadcast Regulators Effectiveness
The media sector reform in Nigeria is progressing, with the government actively working to modify various aspects of the media landscape. One area of...
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Factsheet on the NBC (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2023
The broadcasting sector remains central to shaping public opinion, strengthening democracy, and supporting Nigeria’s cultural and economic development. However, rapid technological changes, the growth...
STAKEHOLDERS’ MEMORANDUM ON THE NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMMISSION (NBC) (REPEAL AND RE-ENACTMENT) BILL,...
Stakeholders have presented a memorandum on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2023, outlining key recommendations for building a more independent,...
ANALYSIS OF THE NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2023 (HB...
The National Broadcasting Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB 2039) proposes significant changes to Nigeria’s broadcasting regulatory framework by expanding the powers of the National...
Publication: ANALYSIS OF THE NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2023...
The National Broadcasting Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB 1270) proposes a major change to how satellite and cable television services are priced in Nigeria....
