Category: Media

IBAN, NBMOA slam Niger State govt. over closure of Badeggi FM station

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IBAN, NBMOA slam Niger Govt.

…Demand immediate reopening Aminu Imam Media industry stakeholders have strongly condemned the closure of Badeggi FM 90.1, a privately owned radio station in Minna, Niger State, following an order issued by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago. The action, which involved the sealing of the station, demolition of its building, and arrest of its owner, has sparked outrage from the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), and the Northern Nigeria Media Organisation, (NBMOA). In separate but coordinated statements released yesterday, both groups described the governor’s actions as a gross abuse of power…

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“Use your influence to foster unity, not division” – Tinubu to new media influencers

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Tinubu to new media

…Urges them to verify before amplifying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build businesses that create employment, produce content that reflects unifying values, and serve as positive catalysts for societal development. He emphasised the critical importance of verifying information before amplifying it. At the opening of the Progressives Digital Media Summit yesterday, themed: “Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development“, President Tinubu said: “Your generation…

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Kaduna: Gov. Sani appoints Maiyaki as Information Commissioner

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Sani appoints Maiyaki

The Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani(CON) has relieved Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello of his position as Commissioner of Information and a member of the State Executive Council. The shake-up was announced in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, and made available to newsmen yesterday. According to the statement, Sani expressed gratitude to Professor Bello for his contributions to the administration and wished him success in his future endeavours. “His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani (CON), has approved…

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Canal+ takes full control of DStv, GOtv in $3bn MultiChoice deal

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Canal MultiChoice

In a move that is set to reshape the African entertainment landscape, French media giant Canal+ has successfully acquired South Africa-based MultiChoice Group in a $3 billion deal, gaining full control of popular pay-TV services DStv and GOtv. The acquisition received the green light from South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 after a long-anticipated takeover. The deal, valued at approximately 55 billion rand, was confirmed following months of regulatory scrutiny and negotiations. Canal+, which already held a 45.2% stake in MultiChoice, moved to acquire the remaining shares…

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Gen. Kazir raises alarm over ‘great damage’ to North by AREWA24

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Gen. Kazir raises alarm

…Calls for resistance to ‘divisive agenda’ Aminu Imam Brigadier-General Kapeh Alwali Kazir (rtd), has issued a stern warning against what he describes as the “grave damage” being inflicted on Northern Nigeria by the foreign-owned media channel, AREWA24. In a statement issued yesterday, Kazir alleged that AREWA24 is part of a grand plot to undermine the values of the North and deepen existing divisions among its people for the benefit of external interests. “They are a part of the grand plot to undermine our values and further divide the North with…

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FG fines MultiChoice ₦766m over privacy breaches

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MultiChoice fined

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, (NDPC), has fined MultiChoice Nigeria ₦766,242,500 for breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act. NDPC is a public institution that processes data in furtherance of its mandate as Nigeria’s data protection authority and relies on recognised lawful bases for data processing such as consent, legal obligation, and contract. The Commission’s Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, disclosed this in a statement issued at the weekend in Abuja. According to Bamigboye, the fine followed an investigation launched in the second quarter of 2024 into suspected…

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Kano Govt. bans 22 Hausa film series on Arewa24 TV, other channels over censorship breach

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Kano govt. bans Arewa24TV film series

The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended 22 popular Hausa film series for breaching censorship regulations, ordering an immediate stop to their airing and online streaming. This was disclosed in a statement issued yesterday, following a management meeting and consultations with stakeholders. The Board said the affected productions were released without undergoing the mandatory pre-release censorship process. Executive Secretary of the Board, Abba el-Mustapha, approved the suspension after findings showed that the films were produced and distributed in total disregard of regulatory procedures. According to the Board’s Information Officer, Abdullahi…

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“Cybercrime Act now Tinubu Govt.’s weapon of tyranny” – SERAP, Editors cry out

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SERAP, Editors

A storm of criticism is sweeping through Nigeria’s media and civil rights landscape as the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have launched a scathing attack on the Tinubu administration over the “draconian” use of the Cybercrimes Act to silence dissent. In a powerful joint declaration delivered on World Press Freedom Day, the two bodies accused federal and state authorities of using the controversial law to criminalise journalism, muzzle free speech and terrorise critics, calling for the immediate release of all unlawfully detained…

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DSO: ‘Nigeria must ditch the past, embrace a digital future’ – Stakeholders tell FG

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Stakeholders on DSO

Stakeholders in the  broadcast industry have warned the current administration about the mistakes of the past regime that militated against Nigeria’s smooth transition to  digital broadcasting. The Digital Switch-Over (DSO) is key to this transformation, promising economic growth, innovation, and better access to information. Yet, nearly two decades after its launch, the DSO remains stalled due to bureaucracy, outdated policies, and lack of political will.   The stakeholders stated that to unlock its potential, the Nigeria must abandon outdated analogue systems and fully adopt digital technology.  According to the stakeholders, Nigeria…

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