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- 8 May 2016
Digital Broadcasting to Boost Nigeria’s Image, Presence- CTO
Shola Taylor, secretary-general of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO), has said that digital broadcasting would boost Nigeria’s global presence in broadcasting. Tayor who stated…
- 28 Oct 2020
BON, NBC Disagree over N9m Fine on Broadcast Stations for EndSARS Broadcast
The Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) has disagreed with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over N9 million fine slammed on three broadcast media stations, demanding for withdrawal…
- 9 Jul 2026
BON Establishes Six Ad Hoc Committees to Modernize Broadcasting
Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) has established six committees to help strengthen and modernize the country’s broadcasting industry. The committees will focus on content creation, skills…
- 25 Aug 2021
BON Inaugurates Committee to Revive Society of Nigerian Broadcasters
As part of bid to enthrone best practices in the broadcasting ecosystem, the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria, (BON), has inaugurated a committee to revive the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters…
- 16 Jul 2014
BON Warns Broadcasting Stations Over Bias
Olusegun Olaleye, executive secretary of the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) has threatened to shut down any broadcasting station that fails to give equal airtime to all political…
- 18 Jun 2014
Why NTA Sports 24 Offers ‘Free To Air’ World Cup View-Irete
NTA Sports 24, the official upgraded sports channel with super clarity, the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) secured the rights under Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) for ‘Free To…
- 24 Oct 2021
Ugbe, MultiChoice CEO Begins Tenure as BON Chairman
John Ugbe, chief executive officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, has been sworn in as the chairman of the Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON). The swearing in ceremony held yesterday at the Transcorp…
- 1 Apr 2017
NBC Extends Ultimatum to Broadcasting Stations by 3 Months
Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has extended the ultimatum period issued indebted broadcasting organisations in the country to offset their debt to the regulatory agency. The Commission had…
- 19 May 2009
NBC, NCC Organize Workshop for Pay TV Operators
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) have organized a two-day workshop for pay subscription broadcast operators in Nigeria, as part of the public-private…
- 8 Feb 2010
Accolades as Von Returns Jijiwa
The Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (Bon) has congratulated MallamAbubakar Jijiwa, chairman, on the renewal of his tenure for another five years as the director-general of Voice of Nigeria…
- 6 Apr 2009
Bon Forum Touches Global Economic Meltdown
Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (Bon) holds its 49th General Assembly in Jalingo, Taraba State from April 6 through April 8, 2009. The forum themed “The Challenge of Broadcasting during…
- 2 Jul 2020
IBAN Asks NBC to Suspend Controversial Broadcasting Code
Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has asked the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to suspend the implementation of the amended 6th broadcasting code. Guy Murray-Bruce, the…
- 6 Nov 2023
Some NBC Broadcasting Codes Violate Human Rights- ECOWAS Court
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has declared some provisions of the the Nigeria Broadcasting Code as infringements on Nigerian citizens’ rights, including freedom of expression. The affected provisions…
- 22 Aug 2017
FG Plans Audience Measurement Conference to Catalyze Broadcast Industry Growth
The Federal Government is to organize an Audience Measurement Conference to provide broadcast industry stakeholders the opportunity to contribute to efforts to establish a scientific Audience…
- 30 Jun 2008
Larry Izamoje, the Man and his Reward for Vision
He started Brila Sports, an independent programmes producing and sports consultancy with a ‘second hand’ table and chair and typewriter, in 1992. Today, he is a broadcast mogul driven by…
- 27 Nov 2020
#EndSARS: FG Seeks to Change Narratives on Lekki Shooting
Federal government has tasked the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and local media in Nigeria to change the narratives on the alleged massacre of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Tollgate on…
- 23 Mar 2009
NBC Assembles Broadcasters, Public in Gombe
Stakeholders in the broadcasting industry from Maidugiri Zone last week met in Gombe at a forum organized by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to enable broadcast stations get instant…
- 20 Oct 2008
Committee on Digitization Goes to Work
Federal government has inaugurated a 25-man advisory committee to ensure the smooth transition of the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. The committee is headed by Engr. Isaac Wakombo,…
- 27 Jul 2018
NBC Fines Daar Communications N500,000 for Alleged Violation of Broadcasting Code
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has imposed a fine of N500,000 on Daar Communications Group for alleged infringement of the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code through the use of…
- 22 Dec 2008
Africast 2008 was Positive for Nigeria – Bolarinwa
Yomi Bolarinwa, director general, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has said that Africast Conference and Exhibitions held in Abuja last October was a positive development for Nigeria, as…
- 25 May 2009
NBC Harps on Equity, Decency at Akure Forum
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) held a public forum in Akure last week, and the focus was on equity, fairness and decency as key to sustainable broadcasting. The Akure forum is third in…
- 1 Jun 2009
NBC Harps on Equity, Decency at Akure Forum
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) held a public forum in Akure last week, and the focus was on equity, fairness and decency as key to sustainable broadcasting. The Akure forum is third in…
- 26 Dec 2016
Experts Urge PMB to Proclaim October Nigeria’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s converged ICT and broadcasting sectors have asked the federal government of Nigeria to consider the adoption of October as the national cybersecurity awareness month in line…
- 19 Jan 2021
Teach for Nigeria launches Radio School
Teach For Nigeria, a non-profit organization focused on improving the quality of education for Nigeria's most underserved children has announced the launch of its Radio School program called the…
- 21 Mar 2016
Nigeria, Al Jazeera to Collaborate in Capacity Building for Journalists
Nigeria and the Doha-based international broadcaster Al Jazeera are to collaborate in the area of capacity building for journalists in the government-owned media organizations, especially the…
- 17 Nov 2013
COSON Calls for Removal of Jijiwa, VON Boss over Threat
Board of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has demanded for the removal of Malam Abubakar Jijiwa, director general of Voice of Nigeria (VON) over the recent threat by the Broadcasting Organisation…
- 21 Mar 2016
NCC Raids Spots, Impounds Illegal Broadcast Devices in Enugu
Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) raided spots in Enugu and impounded illegal broadcast and transmission devices valued at about N3.5 million in Enugu. The seizure was made when the…
- 8 Mar 2016
Minister Tasks VOA Hausa Service on Balanced Coverage of Boko Haram
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has appealed to the Voice of America (VOA) to ensure a more balanced coverage of the Boko Haram insurgency by its Hausa Service The Minister…
- 25 Jan 2016
FG Urges On-Air Personalities to Support War against Corruption
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, mnister of Information and Culture, has urged On-Air Personalities (OAPs) to support the Federal Government in prosecuting the war against corruption, using their various…
- 24 Aug 2018
HURIWA Seeks Probe of NBC DG, Claims Buhari Blackmailing Media
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), a non-governmental organization, has accused the Alhaji Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, director general, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of being a…