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EDITORIAL: NBC and freedom of expression

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2020 0

The sixth edition of the National Broadcasting Commission’s code recently launched is receiving the slings and arrows of an angry public for its draconian provisions. One of the provisions that has miffed the public is the hefty increase in fine from five hundred thousand naira to five million

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FG did not consult stakeholders before review of NBC Code- Iredia

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2020 0

Professor Iredia, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has claimed professional bodies were not consulted before the Nigeria Broadcasting Code was reviewed. Hence Iredia added that, the reviewed Nigeria Broadcasting Code is not a standard document for the regulation of broadcasting in Nigeria. READ ALSO: FG increases hate speech fine from

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Renewed offensive against Hate Speech and need for caution

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2019 0

In the last four years or thereabout of the present All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of Nigeria, the issue of Hate Speech among the people of the country has become a major topic of discourse as the government has repeatedly spoken up against it and even threatened to go all out against the purveyors […]

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BBNaija2019: Why NBC sanctioned the show

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2019 0

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned about 45 broadcasting stations and cautioned producers of the reality television programme, Big Brother Naija (BBN) against broadcasting “unwholesome content” in the country. The broadcast stations were sanctioned for allegedly breaching NBC’s code. Director-General of NBC, Mallam Ishaq Kawu disclosed this while

Business

Ogun Govt lauds NBC’s effort to tackle youth unemployment

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2019

Godwin Anyebe Non-alcoholic beverage company, Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited has commenced its 2019 series of the ‘Youth Empowered’ initiative aimed at equipping youths with basic life and business skills at a 3-day workshop held in Abeokuta. The initiative which received commendation from the Ogun State Government for tackling youth unemployment in the country,

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2019 election,NBC sanctions NTA, AIT, Channels TV, TVC for allowing hate speeches by politicians

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2019 0

Four major television stations in the country have been sanctioned by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC for airing hate speech. The television stations are: Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, African Independent Television, AIT, Channels TV and Television Continental, TVC. They were sanctioned for allowing hate speeches by politicians from both the ruling All

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Digital switch-over: Plans to tarnish NBC boss, Kawu uncovered

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2018 0

…We’re unaware of any ICPC probe against DG- NBC spokeswoman The raging media report over alleged fraud in the award of the Federal Government’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) project has been described as a deliberate attempt targeted at tarnishing the good reputation of the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mallam Is’haq Modibbo Kawu.

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Cable Channels Slams N15bn Suit Against NBC, AGF

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2018 0

Cable Channels Nigeria Ltd has slammed a N15billion suit against the National Broadcasting Commission and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN for revoking its licence. By the suit, the plaintiff wants a declaration that it is entitled to be paid special damages by the National Broadcasting Commission for […]

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NBC condemns demolition of Ayefele’s ‘Music House’

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2018 0

The demolition last weekend of ‘Music House’ owned by Gospel singer Yinka Ayefele has been condemned by the management of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). Music house is where the singer’s ‘Fresh FM’ is located in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The Director-General of NBC, Ishaq Midibbo-Kawu, on Wednesday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital […]

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NBC insists on applying sanctions on erring stations

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2018 0

The Director General of the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Is’haq Modibbo Kawu has warned broadcasting stations across the country that the commission will not hesitate to punish erring stations that go against its laid down rules and regulations. Kawu assured that the commission will continue to execute its responsibilities without fear or favour and shall […]

Entertainment

NBC bans ‘This is Nigeria’ by Falz

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2018 0

The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has banned Nigerian Musician, Falz’ song, ‘This is Nigeria.’ This was disclosed in a letter from the NBC dated 6th August 2018 and signed by its Zonal Director, Igomu Onoja. According to NBC, a part of the song – “This is Nigeria; look how we living now everybody be criminal” […]

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NBC fines DAAR communications N500,000 for breach of code

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2018 0

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has imposed a fine of N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira Only), on DAAR Communications Group over what it described as flagrant and persistent infringement of the provisions of the NBC code. The NBC Director General, Mallam Is’haq Modibbo Kawu who announced the fine alleged that the NBC had marked as […]

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We’ll impose higher sanction on Ekiti Broadcasting Service if …- NBC

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2018 0

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it will impose a higher sanction on the Ekiti State Broadcasting Service (EBS) if it fails to pay N500,000 fine within the stipulated period. The NBC Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Maimuna Jimada, made the disclosure in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “Time frame […]

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Ekiti Election: NBC cautions broadcasters on coverage

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2018 0

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has cautioned all Broadcasting Houses on the coverage and reportage of the Ekiti State Governorship election coming up on Saturday, 14th July. The Director General of the commission, Ishaq Modibo Kawu in a statement on Tuesday urged all broadcast stations to do their work in conformity with the NBC code. […]

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‘Blame Ayade, NBC over Ebonyi, C/River communal clashes’

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

Youths under the aegis of Izzi Nnodo Youth Forum comprising Ebonyi, Izzi and Abakaliki local government areas of the State yesterday blamed the lingering inter-communal clash between Igbeagu Izzi people in Izzi LGA and Ukele, Yala LGA of Cross River State on the lackadaisically attitude of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River state and the […]

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NBC goes tough, sanctions 87 TV, radio stations

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2018 0

…NTA, LTV, FRCN, AIT, Liberty, HOT FM, others affected The National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has slammed 87 Television and Radio Stations with a fine of N11, 474,999 for infractions of broadcast rules as stipulated in the rules of the regulatory agency. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the NBC’s Head, Public Affairs, […]

Entertainment Opinion

Banning ‘Science Student’ won’t solve Nigeria’s growing drug problem

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2018 0

Banning ‘Science student’ doesn’t tackle the problem. Instead, it pushes back a crucial opportunity to have a conversation and push for change. Just like we all expected, the itchy fingers at the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) have wielded the big stick. They have banned Olamide’s controversial record, ‘Science Student’, and declared it ‘not fit for […]

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FG to NBC: Sanction Violators of Broadcast Code

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2018 0

The Federal Government has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction broadcasting organizations that violates the nation’s Broadcasting code saying the violation by many radio and television stations is a threat to national peace, security and unity. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture gave the directive in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State on

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Digital Broadcast switchover: Reps seeks amendment of NBC Act

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

. Says amendment will strengthen agency’s regulatory responsibility .Wants NBC, Information ministry to develop National Media Content Policy for the Digital TV era Following the setting up of the Ad-hoc Committee by the House of Representatives to set a new template for the broadcast industry in the country, the committee has made far reaching recommendations […]

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NBC debunks false report on violation of broadcasting code

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

The Management of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has debunked report circulating on the internet that falsely alleged that the Director General of the Commission, Mall. Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, accused some supporters of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, of violating the Broadcasting Code, among other embarrassing misrepresentations and claims. The