Tag: Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan

Chairman BoT Northern Broadcast Media Owners joins international community to celebrate World News Day 

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Ramalan felicitates

The Chairman, Broadcast Northern Broadcast Media Owners Board of Trustees (BoT), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has joined the international community to celebrate the all-important World News Day, observed every September 28. Liberty TVR News reports that World News Day is a global initiative to highlight the vital role of fact-based journalism in the societies. Celebrating this year’s milestone in a statement issued by its BOT, Ramalan  said: “As a mostly News and Current Affairs platforms, we re-affirm our commitment to promoting high standards of editorial leadership and protecting press…

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“I’m not a journalist, I am a Broadcast Media Owner” – Ramalan clarifies

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Ramalan

Founder of Liberty TV/Radio FM stations, and associated online platforms, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has publicly clarified his professional role, stressing that he should not be referred to as a journalist. In a statement issued yesterday, the media entrepreneur explained that his position is distinct from that of reporters, presenters, or correspondents who work on his platforms. “Let me state it plainly – as a broadcast owner, I own and control broadcast media outlets such as radio stations, television channels and digital platforms”, he stated. Ramalan noted that while…

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NBC @ 33: IBAN Chairman, Ramalan hails regulator’s role in shaping Nigeria’s media, entertainment and culture

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Ramalan

By Aminu Imam The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) Chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has congratulated the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) as it marks 33 years of regulating Nigeria’s broadcast industry. In a goodwill message via an issued statement yesterday, Ramalan praised NBC for providing the framework that has allowed radio and television to flourish, transforming the nation’s media landscape and influencing multiple industries. He noted that broadcasting has been pivotal in promoting Nollywood, Nigerian music, fashion, and cultural heritage, projecting the nation’s creative industries across the globe.…

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Nigeria’s Digital Switchover: NBC, Broadcasters seek urgent action at Abuja Stakeholders meeting

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NBC, Broadcasters on DSO

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Monday hosted key industry players in Abuja (FCT) to review the progress and lingering challenges of Nigeria’s Digital Switchover (DSO) project. The meeting, which was held at the BON Stratton Hotel, Asokoro, focused on four main areas: strategic roadmap, operational hurdles, regulatory gaps, and pathways for partnership. Stakeholders, led by Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, Chairman of LibertyTV/Radio Group and the Board of Trustees (BoT) of Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN), called for a clearer roll-out strategy to meet revised targets. Key challenges…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Ramalan felicitates with Nigerians 

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Ramalan felicitates

Chairman of Liberty TV & FM Stations Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan extends warm greetings to all Muslim faithful and the good people of Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. Ramalan described the essence of the celebration as an act of obedience and total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah. He noted that the unwavering trust exhibited by Prophet Ibrahim by his willingness to sacrifice his son as a show of total respect to God is an assurance to all Nigerians that whosoever put his trust in God…

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Mid-Term Mark: “From pain to progress: Kaduna’s Uba Sani hailed for his ‘People-First’ governance 

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Uba Sani hailed

By Aminu Imam Two years into his tenure as Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani has received high praise from Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, former Chairman of the Kaduna State APC Caucus, for what he described as a transformative leadership rooted in compassion, reform, and inclusive governance. In a powerful mid-term review issued on Friday, Ramalan, who is also the Executive Chairman Liberty Radio and Television Group, as well as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), applauded Governor Sani for…

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LibertyTV Boss, Ramalan endorses NBC, NigComSat unveiling Nigeria’s Satellite-Driven Digital Switchover: “The Big Picture”

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Ramalan

The Executive Chairman of Liberty Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan has Endorsed the bold move to redefine Nigeria’s digital future, by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NigComSat) Launching “The Big Picture”— a revolutionary upgrade to the country’s Digital Switchover, (DSO). Ramalan, in a chat with Liberty News on Friday, said this NBC NIGCOMSAT ‘Big Picture’ after the long wait, at last will serve as the country’s platform for innovation, and industry collaboration for news entertainment, and technology eco-system, adding that it will reshape the Broacast…

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TRIBUTE: “Edwin Clark was spokesperson for marginalised Nigerians”- Ramalan, Chairman Independent Broadcasters, IBAN 

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Ramalan on Edwin Clark

The Chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has described the Late elder statesman and former pan-Niger-Delta Forum leader, Chief Edwin Clark as a foremost Statesman and Niger-Delta leader, adding that he was a staunch advocate of the Niger-Delta people, and a vocal proponent of national unity, justice and equity.  Recall that Clark passed away on Feb. 17, aged 97. In a heartfelt tribute yesterday, Dr. Ramalan praised Pa Clark’s life of national service, hailing him as an iconic nationalist and a resolute…

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El-Rufa’i spotted at SDP HQ with politicians days after denying defection rumours

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El Rufa'i at SDP

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmed el-Rufa’i has sparked speculation about his political future with a visit to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) national headquarters yesterday. This move came just two days after he denied rumours of defecting from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A post shared on Facebook by Liberty TV/Radio Chairman Kaduna and former Chairman of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Board,  Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, revealed el-Rufa’i meeting with other prominent politicians at the…

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“2024 a challenging year for indigenous TV, radio stations, but 2025 holds hope” – LibertyTV/Radio Boss

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Ramalan

Aminu Imam Executive Chairman of Liberty TV and FM stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has highlighted the economic struggles facing indigenous broadcasting stations in Nigeria.  In his 2025 New Year message issued yesterday, Dr. Ramslan called on the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) to ensure a conducive business environment, as mandated by the NBC Act and Broadcasting Code, to help local broadcasters overcome the industry’s current economic challenges. The LibertyTV/Radio Boss stressed that the activities of unlicensed international brands, which secure more…

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