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BoN to honour prominent industry veterans at 2nd edition of its Awards

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BoN to honour industry veterans

…Dokpesi, Ityohegh, others get posthumous awards The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BoN) has announced plans to honour prominent industry veterans at the 2nd edition of The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA), scheduled for April 8, 2026, in Abuja. According to information from BoN regarding the upcoming 2025 event, notable media personalities, including former NTA Director-General Vincent Maduka, veteran broadcaster Yemi Farounbi, Channels TV founder John Momoh, and renowned broadcaster Bimbo Oloyede, are among those recognized for their immense contributions to the growth of broadcasting in Nigeria. BON, in an issued statement…

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DAAR AIT/Raypower FM Boss,  Dokpesi Jnr declares bid for BoN chairmanship

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Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr., has put forward plans that will ensure collaborative growth in Nigeria’s broadcast industry.  In an issued statement yesterday declaring his intention to contest for the chairmanship of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BoN), Dokpesi highlighted that the country is at a pivotal moment in information flow that requires collaboration among key industry players whether private, public, cable or emerging broadcast entrepreneurs  According to him, the goal is to build an industry and a future that works for all, ensuring inclusivity for both…

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IBAN Chair moves to file cybercrime charges against BoN Vice-Chair, MS4 Comms. MD

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Aminu Imam The Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has announced plans to initiate legal action, including cybercrime charges, against the Vice-Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BoN), Tony Akiotu, and the Managing Director/Chief Operating Officer of MS4 Communications Ltd., Tony Uyah. In a notice circulated to the outgoing BON Chairman, the Executive Secretary, members of the BON Central Working Committee (CWC) and other stakeholders, Ramalan accused the two media executives of making false allegations against him, which he said were…

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BoN Zone-A elects Ibrahim Dosari as Chairman

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BoN elects

…Pledges stronger regional collaboration The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BoN) Zone-A has elected veteran broadcaster Ibrahim Dosari, as its new chairman  following a virtual zonal meeting held yesterday. The meeting, convened via Zoom, brought together key broadcast executives and member-organisations from across Zone-A to deliberate on leadership and strategic direction for the next phase of the association’s activities. In a unanimous decision reached by consensus, members endorsed Dosari as the new chairman for a two-year tenure, in line with the provisions of the BoN Constitution. His election is seen as…

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BoN mourns veteran Broadcaster, Dr. Kolade

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The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria  (BoN)  has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Christopher Kolade, one of Nigeria’s foremost broadcasters and a founding father of the organisation. He died at the age of 92. In a statement issued yesterday, BoN described Dr. Kolade as “a trail-blazer, who left indelible footprints in the history of broadcasting, not only in Nigeria but across Africa”. Dr. Kolade, who served as Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) between 1973 and 1978, was celebrated for his pivotal role in shaping and stabilising…

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Information Minister Idris, Ramalan, Broadcast Chiefs forge alliance to tackle national challenges through Media

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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday hosted leading Broadcast Executives – Chairman, Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), North-West zone,, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, and AIT/Raypower boss, Chief Raymond Dokpesi Jnr — in Abuja for talks on deepening media collaboration in national development. The meeting, held at the minister’s office, focused on strengthening cooperation between government and media organisations in promoting national orientation, culture, and public awareness. Ramalan, who also chairs the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), urged government agencies and corporate bodies to leverage…

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‘Re- strategise to tackle influx of criminals’ – BoN tasks DSS

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BoN tasks DSS

The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, (BON), has called on the Nigeria Police and the Department of the State Security (DSS) to re- strategise on how to track the influx of the criminals. Executive Secretary of the body, Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose made the call in a statement pointing out that the criminals are running to the urban areas with their weapons after being chased out of their hideout by the military from where they were wreaking havoc on innocent citizens through kidnaping, abduction and cattle rustling. ‘It is obvious that many…

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BON celebrates World Television Day

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BON celebrates

…Says TV bedrock of Nigeria’s socio-political development The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BoN), has said that television as a channel of communication remains the medium to beat in the advancement of democratic governance globally, most especially in Nigeria. In an issued statement yesterday, signed by its Executive Secretary, Yemisi Bamgbose, (Ph.D), BoN said, “To demonstrate the importance of Television in the advancement of democracy, Nigerian political leaders had to struggle before independence to remove the ownership of television broadcasting from the Exclusive List, which led the Lyttleton Constitution of 1954…

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‘Int’l Day to End Impunity Against Media Practitioners’: BoN calls for protection of journalists

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BoN on protection of journalists

The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BoN) has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to recognise journalists as crucial partners in promoting accountability and good governance, as mandated by the Constitution.  According to a press statement to mark the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists’, issued yesterday by the  BON’s Executive Secretary Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose,  BON emphasised the need for re-orientation of security forces and other state actors to respect the essential role of the media. BON highlighted the troubling issues of harassment, unlawful arrests, violence, and other forms…

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NBC, BON collaborate to overcome DSO challenges

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NBC, BoN collaborate

The Director-General National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Charles Ebuebu, and Board of Management of the Commission recently held a meeting with members of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), in Abuja, on ways of achieving the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) project. Recall that Ebuebu recently announced President Bola Tinubu approval of N10 billion grant to the Commission to actualise the countrys DSO process. He added that NBC and Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) are forging strategic alliance and unified effort to ensure smooth transition to digital broadcasting. Ebuebu also assured that the funds…

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