Category: Media

Tinubu to address Nigerians in nationwide broadcast today

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Tinubu broadcast

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a televised/radio broadcast today, Sunday, at 7:00 am. According to an issued statement by Special Adviser to the President(Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug into the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, (FRCN), for the broadcast. The broadcast will be repeated on the network services of the NTA and the FRCN at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on the same day.

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Nationwide Protests: Arewa Forum backs CDS Musas call for media blackout

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Arewa Forum backs CDS2

The Arewa Concerned Citizens Forum (ACCF) has backed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musas call for a media blackout on the on-going nationwide protests. In an issued statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna yesterday, signed by its National Coordinator, Dr. Victor Bobai, Assistant Secretary, Moses Enenche and Director, Media and Publicity, Ibrahim Kolo. Recall that the CDS had on Friday, during a press conference in Abuja, asked both international and local media to stop covering the 10-day nationwide protests, which began on Thursday. He argued that…

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“Save Nigeria’s Indigenous Private TV Channels from Underhand Acts Of Arewa24 TV” - Northern Broadcast Media Owners Appeal to Tinubu

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BoN declares2

…Says it’s an un-licensed foreign TV channel by NBC, using Arewa brand name to operate The Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, (NBMOA), has called for urgent intervention to address challenges faced by indigenous private television channels in Nigeria. In an open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for NBMOA, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, outlined the severe difficulties local broadcasters encounter, exacerbated by what he described as underhanded practices by Arewa24 TV, allegedly an unlicensed foreign channel operating under the Arewa brand name…

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FG slams $220m fine on Meta for data privacy breach

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FG on Meta

Nigeria, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has slammed a $220 million fine on Meta, parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, for alleged data privacy breach. The Commission, in a statement issued yesterday, disclosed that it found Meta culpable of denying Nigerian data subjects the right to self-determine, unauthorised transfer and sharing of Nigerian data, including cross-border storage in violation; discrimination and disparate treatment, abuse of dominance, and tying and bundling. Acting FCCPC Chief Executive Officer,  Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, who stated this yesterday, said Meta appropriated…

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BoN declares ‘State of Emergency’ in Broadcast Media Sector

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BoN SOS

Sends SOS to President Tinubu for stimulus package interventionCalls for regulatory relief to prevent shutdown In a critical development, the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, (BoN), has declared a ‘state of emergency’ in the broadcast media sector, urgently appealing to President Bola Tinubu for a stimulus package intervention. The call was made during the 79th General Assembly of BoN, chaired by Senior High Chief Tony Akiotu at HomeVille PLUS Hotel in Benin, Edo State, on Wednesday, July 17th. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, the BoN said, “The dire economic climate,…

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LGBTQ: FG condemns reckless media reporting, vows legal action

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FG condemns

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to media organisations over what it described as “reckless reporting” that threatens national security and stability. Speaking yesterday at a press conference at the National Press Centre, Abuja, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, expressed concern over a pattern of what he termed as insidious and inciting publications by the Daily Trust newspaper. Minister Idris underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to media freedom and free speech under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, noting that the Government has been tolerant of…

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Economic Concerns: BoN calls for probe into alleged conspiracy against ?angote Refinery

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?angote Refinery

The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, (BON), has issued a stern call for a thorough investigation into allegations of a conspiracy against ?angote Refinery, a critical asset in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Recall that the Vice-President of Oil and Gas at ?angote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, recently voiced concerns over potential efforts to undermine the refinery, which is acclaimed as one of the best globally. In an issued press statement yesterday, BON emphasised the need for the Nigerian government to take immediate and decisive action against any attempts to destabilise…

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Annual Advertising Colloquium: IBAN Chairman, Ramalan calls for equity and transparency in Nigerian broadcast industry

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Ramalan

Chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has called for greater equity and transparency in the Nigerian advertising sector. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Advertising Industry Colloquium organised by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, (ARCON), at Sheba Event Center, Ikeja, Lagos, Ramalan outlined significant challenges facing the industry and proposed actionable solutions to foster a more balanced and sustainable broadcast ecosystem. Ramalan emphasised that current advertising practices impose a financial burden on broadcasters, limiting their ability to invest in quality programming. He…

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?MultiChoice bows to pressure, reverts to old DStv/GOtv subscription prices

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MultiChoice bows

MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has announced a return to its previous subscription rates following a legal mandate. The decision comes after a court ruling deemed the earlier price hikes unjustified, leading to significant subscriber losses, particularly in Nigeria. The company had raised its prices in response to economic challenges, including high inflation and currency devaluation. However, the move faced backlash, resulting in over a million subscribers discontinuing their services. As part of the reversal, DStv subscribers will see a reduction in rates across various packages. For…

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LibertyTV rebrands, announces new Drama Unit

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LibertyTV rebrands

The foremost pan-Nigerian Hausa newstelevision channel, LibertyTV, has announced the phased launch of its new DramaUnit for family entertainment and lifestyle contents, as from yesterday, June 1st, 2024. The new unit will package a slate of new drama series and feature films, telling authentic stories from Northern Nigeria and West Africa, in Hausa. Speaking on the new development, the LibertyTV Executive Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan,  stated that the TV channel had, since its launch nine years ago, has become a breeding ground for young, upcoming journalists, and developed…

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