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- 29 Aug 2019
NBC Barks, to Sanctions Broadcast Stations that Violate Codes
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) said it would not spare broadcast stations airing contents that contravene the nation’s broadcasting code. Alhaji Ikra Bilbis, chairman, and Modibbo…
- 13 Aug 2020
NBC Board Says Broadcast Code is Illegality Perpetrated by Lai Mohammed
Alhaji Ikra Aliyu Bilbis, chairman of the Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has described the 6th National Broadcasting Code as an illegality perpetrated by Alhaji Lai Mohammed,…
- 23 Aug 2020
Filmmaker Sues NBC Over Controversial Broadcast Code
Charles Uwagbai, a filmmaker, has dragged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) before the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court seeking an order setting aside the recently amended Nigeria…
- 6 Apr 2009
FG Declares Support for DAP, SABI
The Federal Government has said it supports the Digital Awareness Project, DAP, and other initiatives being roll out by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) to ensure that Internet and…
- 14 Apr 2009
FG Declares Support for DAP, SABI
The Federal Government has said it supports the Digital Awareness Project, DAP, and other initiatives being roll out by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) to ensure that Internet and…
- 24 Mar 2019
FG, Operators Meet to End DSO Crisis
The federal government has resolved the brewing crisis threatening the implementation of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) from analogue television broadcasts in the country. Gen. Babagana…
- 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…
- 8 Jun 2009
Revocation of SSPA: Death Call for Nitel
The federal government through announced last week the revocation of Shares Sales Purchase Agreement (SSPA) it entered with Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) and subsequently…
- 27 May 2009
NCC Commences New Licensing Round for 2.3Ghz Frequency
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun a new process for the sale of the 2.3GHz Frequency spectrum band following the cancellation of the earlier sale enmeshed in controversies, Nigeria…
- 10 Nov 2009
FG Takes Internet to 474 Schools
Universal Service Provision Fund, (USPF) has provided Internet tools and facilities to 474 schools, spread across the six geopolitical zones of the country. USPF is a special fund set up by the…
- 8 Dec 2009
Nitel Privatisation: Guiding against Previous Mistakes
The inability of Bureau for Public Enterprise (BPE) to conclude the sale of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (Nitel) within the 60 days as directed by Vice president Goodluck Jonathan, who is also…
- 27 Nov 2018
NBC Draws Long Knives against Hate Speech
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has advised Nigerian politicians to guard against hate speech and negative behaviours that might affect the outcome of 2019 general elections. Mallam…
- 24 Aug 2020
Lai Mohammed Says Reviewed NBC Code in Nigeria’s Best Interest
Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and culture, has insisted that the recent amendment to the sixth edition of the Nigerian Broadcasting Code by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), as part…
- 14 Nov 2023
Minister Bosun Tijani to Lead Stakeholders to CLMI International Conference, Investiture
Dr Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, is set to lead other stakeholders to the Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI’s) International…
- 6 Jul 2020
Controversial Broadcasting Code Tears NBC Board, Management Apart
The board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has insisted the controversial sixth edition of the Nigerian Broadcasting Code must be reviewed. The board had penultimate Friday placed…
- 16 Nov 2023
Senate confirms Maida as Executive Vice Chairman of NCC
Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the substantive Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Maida was…
- 14 Apr 2019
Modibo Kawu Not Suspended - NBC
Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has denied that it suspended c, the director-general, as reported by some online media. The Board said It is a fake news that should be…
- 16 Aug 2020
Another NBC Board Member Says Lai Mohammed’s Revised Broadcast Code Invalid
Mr. Salihu Bamidele Aluko, member, board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has stated that the revised National Broadcasting Code is not the regulatory framework for the industry. Lai…