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

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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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Gov. Uba Sani pays a visit to former APC State Caucus Chairman, Ramalan

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Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, yesterday paid a visit to the former All Progressive Congress (APC) Caucus Chairman, Alh (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, in Abuja, the federal capital. The very strategic meeting was attended by key political leaders and decision makers in Kaduna State, which included Yusuf Hamisu Abubakar Mairago, a senior Councillor with Kaduna State Government. Discussion between centered on moving Kaduna forward. The atmosphere was very convivial even as the interactions were frank, deep and very elevated. The crucial meeting afforded political leaders and stakeholders of the ruling…

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BARKA DA SALLAH MESSAGE – RAMALAN

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Executive Chairman ATAR Communications Nig Ltd., (Owners and Operators of Liberty TV, Radio FMs and Online Newspapers Platforms),  Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, congratulates Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria, West, Central, North Africa regions on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Adha  festival. Dr. Ramalan called it “a celebration of “Allah’s Love and Mercy to Mankind”. Ramalan stressed that  the celebrations of Sallah is an admonition to the people to have forbearance and show compassion in every situation. “Wishing Barka Da Sallah holidays to All Nigerians and Lovers of Liberty Media Platforms.…

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Democracy Day: ‘Poverty, insecurity, hunger threatening democracy, good governance, rule of law’ – Chairman RKRG, Ramalan

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Chairman, Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group  Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is under threat from widespread poverty corruption, hunger, insecurity, and disillusionment among Nigerians. In an issued statement in Abuja yesterday on Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration, Ramalan identified impoverishment policy actions, human and palpable food insecurity, insensitivity of the political class and declining faith in political on some elected and appointed leadership” as key factors responsible for the widespread disillusionment among most Nigerians. “These factors, in addition to diverse other economic challenges and the lingering intractable…

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Democracy Day: ‘Poverty, insecurity, hunger threatening democracy, good governance, rule of law’ – Chairman RKRG, Ramalan

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Chairman, Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is under threat from widespread poverty corruption, hunger, insecurity, and disillusionment among Nigerians. In an issued statement in Abuja on Tuesday on Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration, Ramalan identified impoverishment policy actions, human and palpable food insecurity, insensitivity of the political class and declining faith in political on some elected and appointed leadership” as key factors responsible for the widespread disillusionment among most Nigerians. “These factors, in addition to diverse other economic challenges and the lingering…

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Ramalan, Pioneer NIMASA Chairman, mourns former NMA DG, Ferdinand Agu

NMA DG, Ferdinand Agu

Pioneer Board Chairman the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has expressed his rude shock upon receiving the sad news of the sudden tragic passing of Architect Ferdinand Agu, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Authority (as NIMASA was then named), and former  Senior Special Assistant to the President in the Office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, (SGF). A statement issued on Saturday by the  NIMASA pioneer Chairman, said Ferdy, as he was fondly called by his friends and…

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FG launches Global Standard Broadcast Media Audience Measurement System

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The Federal Government has formally launched the Audience Measurement System for the broadcasting sector to generate accurate and reliable data of television viewers in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who performed the launch yesterday in Abuja, said the Audience Measurement System holds immense importance in ensuring that broadcasting endeavours were not only impactful, but also reflective of the diverse preferences and needs of the audience. “It is a tool that empowers us to understand and respond to the dynamic nature of our media consumers, providing…

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LibertyTV rebrands, announces new Drama Unit

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The foremost pan-Nigerian Hausa news television channel, LibertyTV, has announced the phased launch of its new Drama Unit 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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Independent Broadcast Stations accept Tinubu’s BOI loan offer – IBAN Chairman, Ramalan

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…Keys into FG’s CNG agenda Chairman of Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan has submitted a letter on behalf of its 33 members, accepting Presidential Bola Tinubu’s offer of the Bank of Industry (BoI) soft loan to Broadcast Media stations. Ramalan revealed this to the Hon. Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Nkiruka, during a courtesy call on the Minister by the leadership of IBAN in Abuja, yesterday. The Trade and Investment Minister assured members of IBAN that the Bank of Industry would be having…

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LG Autonomy:  “PresidentTinubu’s litigation against Govs. appropriate” - Chairman RKRG, Ramalan

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Chairman, Renewed Kaduna Group (RKRG) and Executive Chairman, Liberty TV & Radio FM broadcast stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has commended President Bola Tinubu for dragging State Governors to the Supreme Court over local government councils autonomy, saying it was the appropriate steps to take and best one year anniversary gift to Nigerians. According to the RKRG Chairman, “State governors’ selfish resistance to the autonomy of local councils undermines the functionality of the 774 the third-tier of government”. President Tinubu had through the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef…

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