Tag: National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)

89.3 FM: CALEB Varsity Radio Gets NBC Approval

Gbenga Adeoti

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has approved Radio Caleb to commence full transmission on the frequency dial of 89.3 MHz FM. The Campus radio station got the approval of the broadcasting regulatory body via a letter written by Dr. Igomu O. Oja, Secretary to the Commission, dated August 14, 2023, which stated, “I am directed to convey the approval of the National Broadcasting Commission to your request to commence full transmission on your Campus FM Radio Station, 89.3 MHz, Lagos”. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Tinubu To Swear In New Minister Monday…

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NBC Lacks Power To Fine Radio, TV Stations – Court

Abibat Babalola

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has barred the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from imposing fines on broadcast stations. Justice Omotosho, therefore, gave an order of perpetual injunction restraining the NBC from imposing fines henceforth on broadcast stations in the country. He also set aside the N500,000 fine each imposed on 45 broadcasts on March 1, 2019. The court held that the NBC, not being a court of law, had no power to impose sanctions as punishment on broadcast stations. He further held that the…

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NBC Slaps Arise TV N2m Fine Over Fake Report On INEC’s Probe Of Tinubu

ADEOLA YUSUF

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined Arise TV N2 million for airing a fake Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) probe on the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Arise TV apologised on Sunday after reporting that INEC was investigating Tinubu over alleged criminal forfeiture of money on offences bordering on narcotics and illicit drugs. INEC denied probing Tinubu. Tinubu then petitioned NBC to sanction Arise News. A statement by the Director of Media and Publicity of the council, Mr Bayo Onanuga in Abuja on…

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