Category: Media

FG set to launch digital broadcasting drive today

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FG to launch digital broadcasting drive

…Hails stakeholder DSO breakthrough The Federal Government has announced a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s long-delayed Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme, following a landmark agreement among key players in the broadcasting, media, technology and communications sectors. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed the development in Abuja, after a high-level stakeholders’ meeting that resolved critical issues surrounding the implementation of the digital broadcasting transition, according to an issued statement yesterday by the minister’s Special Assistant, Rabiu Ibrahim (mnipr). The meeting brought together regulators, broadcasters, signal distributors, content creators, manufacturers,…

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Taraba High Court adjourns Arewa24 TV suit against NBMOA to July 18 

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Taraba Court on Arewa24 TV suit

By Bashir Adamu, Jalingo The High Court of Taraba state, Jalingo Judicial Division, has adjourned the suit filed by Arewa24 Network Limited against the Registered Trustees of Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, (NBMOA), and ATAR Communications Nigeria Limited to Thursday, July 18, 2026. The court sitting, which was scheduled for yesterday to hear arguments on the preliminary objection, failed to hold due to the absence of the presiding judge, Hon. Justice Nuhu Adi. The matter, which came up before Court No. 2, was initially heard on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.…

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‘Digital TV shift to open new revenue streams worth ₦605bn’ – NBC

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NBC on digital TV

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says its planned Digital Switch-Over (DSO) project will create access to Nigeria’s ₦605.2 billion advertising market for broadcasters and content creators. Speaking at a press conference, NBC Director-General, Charles Ebuebu, said the project is expected to officially launch nationwide on June 17, 2026, while analogue television broadcasting will completely end by December 31, 2028. According to him, the switch from analogue to digital broadcasting will help government agencies deliver better television services across Nigeria in a way that is sustainable, reliable, and easier to regulate.…

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FreeTV: Ghana funding warning sparks fresh questions over Nigeria’s rollout

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Broadcasters on FreeTV

Media and broadcasting stakeholders have been urged to urgently address concerns surrounding Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) and FreeTV framework, following Ghana’s decision to review the funding structure of its Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform. A broadcast industry analyst, Aderemi Ogunpitan raised the concerns in an opinion piece yesterday, warning that Nigeria risks facing similar challenges if issues around financing, regulation and stakeholder participation are not resolved early. Recall that Ghana recently directed broadcasters and regulators to develop a sustainable funding model within 30 days after government reportedly carried the cost…

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NBMA returns; 7th edition slated for October 10

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NMBA returns

The organisers of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) have officially announced that the 7th edition of the prestigious awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Oriental Hotel, Lagos, as preparations intensify for another historic celebration of excellence in Nigerian broadcasting.  As part of the activities leading up to the main event, NBMA has issued a final call for nominations across various award categories, urging industry stakeholders, media organisations, and the public to submit deserving entries before the nomination deadline.  Registration has also officially opened for…

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Court adjourns case against Arewa24TV over alleged ‘indecent content’ to June 9

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Court adjourns on Arewa24TV

The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has adjourned a suit filed by the Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja, against Arewa24TV and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to June 9, 2026. The Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation instituted the legal action over allegations that the television station aired content it considers indecent, suggestive and inconsistent with Islamic and Hausa cultural values. The plaintiff, represented by its solicitor, A.A. Hikima, is asking the court to examine what it described as inappropriate programming on the station, while also questioning the role…

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Liberty Media Group set to unveil ‘National Dialogue Initiative’ 

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Liberty Media Group to unveil

A leading Nigerian media organisation, Liberty Media Group, has announced plans to host a high-profile press conference in Abuja aimed at unveiling a new national engagement initiative focused on peace-building, governance, and economic transformation. According to a statement issued by the organisation, the initiative comes at a time when calls for national cohesion, accountability, and inclusive development continue to dominate public discourse across Nigeria. The event is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the corporate headquarters of LibertyTV and Radio in Abuja, beginning at 12 noon prompt.…

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NBC appeals court order protecting TV stations, presenters from sanctions 

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NBC appeals court order

Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has filed an appeal against a recent ruling of the Federal High Court in Lagos which restrained the commission from using controversial provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code to threaten, sanction, punish or fine broadcast stations and presenters over alleged “expression of personal opinions as facts”, “bullying or intimidating guests”, or failure to maintain “neutrality”. The development has triggered renewed concerns over shrinking civic space, press freedom and freedom of expression in Nigeria, especially amid growing criticism that the NBC is attempting to impose excessive…

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Court stops NBC from punishing broadcasters over opinions, neutrality rules

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Court stops NBC

A Federal High Court in Lagos has, in a ruling, stopped the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from using its recently issued ‘Formal Notice’ to threaten, sanction or punish broadcast stations and presenters for expressing personal opinions as facts, bullying or intimidating guests, or failing to maintain neutrality. Recall that Justice Daniel Osiagor on Monday granted an order of interim injunction following arguments on an ex-parte Motion filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). The case was argued on behalf of SERAP…

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World Press Freedom Day: “Nigeria can’t thrive without independent media” – IBAN warns

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IBAN warns

The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has stressed that Nigeria’s democratic future depends largely on the protection of a free, independent and responsible press. In an issued statement marking the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, Chairman of IBAN, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, described independent media as a cornerstone of democracy and a critical instrument for ensuring accountability, building public trust and promoting national unity. Ramalan reaffirmed the association’s commitment to defending press freedom and supporting pluralistic, high-quality journalism amid growing challenges confronting media organisations and practitioners across the…

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