Tinubu has directed the recall of Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), and Ayo Adewuyi as Executive Director (News). The decision, conveyed in a statement yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, effectively restores the two senior executives to their tenures, which were briefly disrupted by changes in NTA management.
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Broadcasting:NTA, FRCNs use of 40-yr-old obsolete equipment unacceptable Info Minister, Idris
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 FRCNs transmitter at Jaji was installed over 40 years ago. Some facilities have been there…
Read MoreNTAs Ladi Bala beats 3 others to emerge NAWOJ President
Ladi Bala of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) on Saturday edged past three other contestants to emerge President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ). The election, which took place in Minna, was keenly contested with Ladi polling 439 votes to beat Aishat Ibrahim to runner-up position with 251 votes, while Chindaba Danjuma and Ruth Abubakar polled 85 and 48 votes each, respectively. A joyful Bala thanked God Almighty for the victory, while calling on all members tomend fences and close gaps, now that the elections were over Other elected…
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