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Information Ministry, NOA partner ARCON, NBC, IBAN, to unveil TV audience measurement platform

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Ministry of Information and National Orientation, in partnership with the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission, (NBC) and the Independent� Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, (IBAN),� has announced plans to unveil an advanced television audience measurement (TAM) platform. This cutting-edge system which aims to transform audience measurement in Nigeria by delivering precise and reliable data on media consumption is in furtherance of the relevant provisions of The National Broadcasting Commission Laws of the Federation 2004 and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Act 2022. First…

Broadcast�media organisations�to enjoy financing at single-digit interest rates – FG

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, through the Bank of Industry (BOI), to extend its single-digit interest-rate financing to media organisations in the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in Abuja yesterday, when he received members of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) on a courtesy visit to his office. According to the Minister, the gesture is in keeping with the administration�s resolve to create an enabling business environment for the media to operate in…

Court nullifies NBC�s power to impose fines on broadcast stations

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 Aminu Imam

The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday declared as ‘null and void’ the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, authorising the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose fines on broadcast stations for alleged breaches of the Code, as it ruled that administrative and regulatory bodies could not exercise judicial powers. The judgment was delivered by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, in response to a suit filed by the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) against NBC. The legal challenge came after the Commission imposed fines of N5 million each on a television station…

Broadcasting:��NTA, FRCN�s use of 40-yr-old obsolete equipment unacceptable� � Info Minister, Idris

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 Aminu Imam

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the usage of obsolete equipment for broadcasting by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is unacceptable. �In this time and age of innovation, technology and digital transformation, using obsolete equipment for broadcasting is unacceptable�. He said, �I am in Kaduna to see for myself the facilities of FRCN and NTA Zonal Offices. It is important to note that the FRCN�s transmitter at Jaji was installed over 40 years ago. Some facilities have been there…

Channels Media chairman warns broadcasters against irresponsible journalism

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 Aminu Imam

The Chairman of Channels Media Group, John Momoh, has cautioned journalists on the need to avoid divisive and offensive rhetoric which could subvert the peace of the country. According to a statement at the weekend, the media entrepreneur gave the warning while speaking on: �Challenges, prospects and responsibilities�, during the Lagos leg of the two-arm induction of 400 members into the Society of Nigeria Broadcasters, which was held in Lagos. Momoh said, �Irresponsible journalism, rooted in laziness to verify, re-check and triple check facts and figures before going to town…

Court stops Buhari, NBC from shutting down 53 broadcast stations

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 Aminu Imam

The Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday restrained President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from revoking the licenses of 53 broadcast stations in the country and shutting them down for allegedly failing to renew their operating licenses. The suit followed the decision by the NBC to revoke their expired licenses and shut down their operations within 24 hours and an alleged N2.6 billion debt. In an issued statement signed by the General Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Iyobosa Uwugiaren, and the Deputy Director of…

License Renewal: NBC suspends shutdown of debtor broadcast stations

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022 Aminu Imam

The National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC), has temporarily suspended the shutdown of debtor broadcast stations. Recall that the NBC had earlier on Friday, August 19, issued a shutdown notice to African Independent Television (AIT), Silverbird TV, and broadcast stations that were indebted to the Commission over renewal of their operating licences to the tune of N2.6 billion. Following the ultimatum, the commission’s Director-General, Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, yesterday in Abuja said the Commission has received positive responses from the debtor Licensees, including big players in the broadcast industry. Sequel to a follow-up…

‘�3.5 bn Premier League�s broadcasting revenue beats that of Bundesliga, La Liga’ – Report

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 Aminu Imam

The European Premier League, (EPL), is by far the most lucrative league globally, according to an on-line website, Safebettingsites.com’s data presentation. The data revealed that the Premier League generated a staggering �3.5billion in broadcasting revenue in the 2021/22 season. For most football fans around the world, the English Premier League (EPL) is the pinnacle of the sport. Safebettingsite�s Edith Reads said: �The English Premier League (EPL) is the richest football league in the world; and it�s no surprise that broadcasting rights are a major source of revenue�. She added: �In…

SERAP, NGE sue Buhari, NBC over plan to revoke licence, shutdown 53 broadcast stations�

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 Aminu Imam

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over �the arbitrary use of the NBC Act and broadcasting code to threaten, revoke and shut down 53 broadcast stations in the country for allegedly failing to renew their licenses�. Joined in the suit as Defendant is the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed. Recall that the NBC had last week revoked the licenses of the 53 broadcast stations and threatened to shut…

“Withdraw threat to shut 53 TV, radio stations in 24hrs or…” – SERAP to Buhari

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Aminu Imam

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently withdraw the threat to revoke the licenses and shut down the operations of 53 broadcast stations in the country over the alleged failure to renew their licenses. Recall that the National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC), had last week revoked the licenses of the 53 broadcast stations and threatened to shut down their operations within 24 hours over alleged N2.6 billion debt. The NBC subsequently asked the stations �to pay all outstanding license fees on or before August…