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- 25 Apr 2019
Buhari’s Cabinet to Stay as He Likes- Lai Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has clarified that the valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to be held on May 22, does not mean that the cabinet will…
- 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…
- 1 Jul 2019
NBC Boss, Others Kick Against Appearance of Lai Mohammed in N2.5Bn DSO Trial
Defendants in the case of alleged misapplication of N2.5 billion Federal Government Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme, have countered application by the prosecution to present Alhaji Lai Mohammed,…
- 4 Mar 2021
Lai Mohammed Mourns Sadiq Daba, Calls Him Iconic Thespian
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has mourned the demise of Mr. Sadiq Daba, describing him as an iconic thespian/broadcaster and a giant of his time. Sadiq Daba In a statement…
- 27 Jul 2023
Lai Mohammed appointed special advisor to UNWTO secretary-general
Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s immediate-past minister of information has been appointed as a special advisor by Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation…
- 2 Jun 2020
FG Cannot Subsidize Television Forever- Lai Mohammed
Federal government has said that it cannot continue to subsidise television forever but will work with relevant stakeholders to design right policy framework and create sustainable ecosystem for the…
- 18 Jul 2022
Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed to Grace 49th AAAN AGM/Congress
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos State , and Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, are among the dignitaries expected to attend the 49th Annual General Meeting/Congress of…
- 4 Jul 2019
Lai Mohammed, Ex-Minister to Testify in N2.5Bn DSO Project Trial
Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted an application to list Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former minister of Information and Culture, , as prosecution witness in a trial of alleged misapplication…
- 16 Mar 2022
Lai Mohammed’s Loyalist Appointed NBC Board Chairman
Alhaji Lateef Bolarinwa, Chairman of the Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) faction loyal to Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, has emerged Chairman of the Board of…
- 9 May 2019
Lai Mohammed Okayed Payment of N2.5Bn to Pinnacle for DSO Project- Witness
Mrs Alheri Saidu, a witness of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), called in the trial of Ishaq Modibbo, director general, National Broadcasting Commission…
- 4 Nov 2019
Broadcaster Calls out Lai Mohammed, Describes Him as Minister of NBC Affairs
By Adelanwa Olajubu I have followed the affairs of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the past two decades, because of the role it plays in regulating broadcasting in our country. …
- 1 Nov 2020
SERAP, Others Sue Mohammed, NBC, for Fines on Channels, AIT, Arise TV
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), 261 involved Nigerians, civil society and media teams have filed a lawsuit in opposition to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and…
- 22 Feb 2021
FG Urges TV Stations to Feature Sign Language Interpreter
The Federal government has directed TV stations to in line with National Broadcasting Code, deploy sign language interpreters during their major newscasting. Lai Mohammed Alhaji Lai Mohammed,…
- 31 Jul 2022
Terrorism Reporting: SERAP Gives Buhari 48 Hours to Withdraw Threat to Sanction BBC, Daily Trust
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently instruct Mr Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture to withdraw the threat to…
- 12 Mar 2023
2023 Elections: SERAP Gives Buhari 48 Hours to Withdraw Threat to Shut Down Broadcast Stations
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “instruct Mr Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, and the National Broadcasting…
- 24 Feb 2020
Why We are Seeking $500m Loan for NTA, Others- Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, has said that the controversial $500 million loan his ministry is seeking is not only to upgrade the state television, NTA. He said the loan is…
- 17 Oct 2019
NTA, Others Constrained by Lack of Funds- Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and National Orientation has said that government-owned media were operating under lots of constraints due to lack of proper funding. Mohammed made this…
- 26 Aug 2016
Digital Switch Over on Course – Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has restated that the process of switching over from analogue to digital broadcasting “is very much on course’’. The minister stated this at…
- 20 Jun 2021
SERAP Sues FG over Ban on Twitter Use by Broadcast Stations
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued Muhammadu Buhari and Lai Mohammed, his minister of information and culture, for alleged patently unlawful directive to all TV and…
- 15 Apr 2017
Minister Seeks Screening of Nollywood Movies in China
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, has renewed his call for the screening of Nigerian movies in China. The minister made the request in Abuja when he received the Chinese…
- 1 Apr 2021
DSO: FG Directs GoTv, Startimes to Migrate to FreeTV platform
Federal government has said that it directed GOtv and Startimes –two PayTv platforms to migrate their signals from self-carrying to any of the two licensed FreeTv signal distributors. Lai Mohammed,…
- 31 Jul 2017
Mohammed Inaugurates Anti-Piracy Committee
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, on Monday in Abuja inaugurated the Anti-Piracy Committee, charged with working out the modalities to tackle the piracy of creative works in…
- 29 Nov 2022
Stakeholders Converge at the Maiden International Financial Inclusion Conference, Lead Conversations on Financial Inclusion
Nigeria, on 24th and 25th November 2022 hosted the largest convening of the global Financial Inclusion ecosystem since the launch of its National Financial Inclusion Strategy in 2012. L-R: Lai…
- 11 Jun 2021
Just in... Buhari Appoints Balarabe Shehu Ilelah as New NBC DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, a veteran broadcaster, as the director-general of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of…
- 5 May 2021
DSO: FG to Switch Off Analogue Broadcasting in Lagos
Federal Government has disclosed plans to switch off analogue broadcasting in the state in the next six months, having officially switched over Lagos to digital broadcasting last week, Mr. Lai…
- 28 Aug 2020
FG Says No More Subsidies on DSO
Federal Government has said there will be no more subsidies, either of set top boxes or signal carriage as it plans to resume the rollout of Digital Switch Over (DSO), a transition from analogue to…
- 23 Aug 2019
FG Approves License of Online Radio, TV Stations
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved wide ranging reforms in the broadcasting industry, including the licensing of online radio and television stations, according to Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister…
- 18 Jul 2021
SERAP Asks FG to Rescind Gag Order on Terrorist Attacks Reporting
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, urging him to use his leadership position to withdraw the National Broadcasting…
- 18 May 2023
FG Inaugurates Advertising Offences Tribunal
Federal government has inaugurated the Advertising Offences Tribunal to deal with violations of the provisions of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Act No. 23 of 2022. Lai Mohammed,…
- 18 Feb 2020
Omoluwa, Pinnacle Communications Chairman Dies
Mr Lucky Omoluwa, chairman of Pinnacle Communications Limited, has reportedly died at the National Hospital Abuja, after a brief illness. Lucky Omoluwa Omoluwa, a philanthropist and businessman, has…