The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), has inaugurated its new Board of Trustees and Executive Council members during a ceremony at the Channels Television headquarters in Lagos. Dr. John Momoh was sworn-in as Chairman of IBAN’s Board of Trustees, and Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan as the Chairman of the Executive Council. In his opening remarks, IBAN Chairman, Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, said the future of Nigeria’s media industry hinges on stakeholders’ ability to collaborate effectively. He outlined IBAN’s plans for increased engagement with other key players in the…
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Broadcast Code: NPC should determine what amounts to hate speech – IBAN
The Board of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) said the Five Million Naira fine imposed on hate speech is excessive, as it is a creation of the now disputed amendments to the 6th broadcasting code. IBAN stated at an emergency board meeting on Monday 17th August, 2020 held to deliberate on the issue of the recent Five Million Naira fine imposed on one of its members (Nigeria Info FM) by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for allegedly promoting hate speech. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Guy…
Read MoreMurray-Bruce, Dr. Ramalan to head IBAN Board
The Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has elected Mr. Guy Murray-Bruce and Alhaji Dr. Tijani Ramalan as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively to run the affairs of the association. Others elected to the board are Mr. Charles Maraizu Daniels (Secretary), Hon. Habeeb Fasinro (Legal Adviser), Mr. Ime Ufot (Publicity Secretary), Mrs. Tatiana Mousalli – Nouri (Treasurer), Mr. Chris Ubosi (Financial Secretary) and Mr. Greg Odutayo (Organizing Secretary). The election took place during an extra ordinary general meeting held on Wednesday. IBAN is the umbrella body of all privately owned…
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