Communication

Media Expert Calls for Facility Upgrade in FG Establishments

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By Adebola Ajayi

Federal government has been urged to intensify efforts in upgrading and providing the necessary equipment and working tools for its Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to enhance efficient service delivery to the people.

The Chairman, Board of Editorial, Penpushing Media, Mrs Olufunke Fadugba made the plea when she led a delegation of members of the Board, on a courtesy visit to the Management of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, Abeokuta.

Mrs Fadugba who described the condition of many federal government offices as worrisome, said the situation was hampering the skills and knowledge of workers to contribute meaningfully to nation building.

The Chairman of Editorial Board of Penpushing media, while congratulating Mrs Olugbenro on her appointment General Manager of Paramount FM Abeokuta, advised her to embrace humility, hardwork and team spirit in the discharge of the new task, encouraging the members of staff to provide the necessary support in the quest to take the station to an enviable height.

Responding, the General Manager, Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro appreciated the members of the Board for the visit, describing the Penpushing Media as a reservoir of information and entertainment, comprising thorough-bred professionals.

Mrs Olugbenro noted that the  mission of the organisation aligned with that of the Federal Road Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, which aimed at providing impartial, credible, proactive and creative broadcasting for National development, hence the need for mutual working relationship.

She however commended the management and staff of the station for their moral support since her assumption of office and appealed for them to sustain the tempo.

Highpoint of the courtesy visit was the tour of the station by the delegation of the members of Board of the Penpushing Media, which included the founder, Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, and the former Chairman of Nigeria Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Elder Eddie Aina.

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Human Angle

Governor Adeleke Sues for Peace over Osun/Oyo Boundary Dispute

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By Folake Oye

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke wants residents to embrace peace in any disputed land issue pending an amicable resolution of the contention. 

Senator Adeleke made the call while receiving officials of the National Boundary Commission, NBC, Abuja, in Osogbo, against the backdrop of report of some people in some communities in lwo Local Government Area attempting to alter the already established facts on the Oyo/Osun boundary.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, Senator Adeleke, who condemned the development, said his administration would not leave any stone unturned in addressing the development, noting that necessary arrangements are being put in place to avoid actions that can lead to the breakdown of law and order. 

The officials of the National Boundary Commission led by Mr. Oluwafemi Oshinnake were later taken on an on the spot inspection of the communities embroiled in the boundary disputes by the Chairman, Osun State Boundary Commission, Justice Mosh’ud Adeigbe (retired).

Speaking at the palace of the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Adewale Akanbi, the leader of the National Boundary Commission, Mr. Oluwafemi Oshinnake, assured the royal father of finding lasting solutions to all the communities in disputes over boundary matters. 

While expressing appreciation to the officials of NBC, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi acknowledged the efforts of Governor Adeleke to stem the tide of the aggravation of the crisis, which would have been unfortunate and devastating. 

Oba Akanbi implored them to put in place necessary modalities to complement the ones already put in place by the state government.

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Communication

Be Discreet with Security Reportage, NBC Charges Media

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The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Malam Balarabe Illela has called on broadcasters to be cautious when airing national security issues.

Malam Illela stated this during a one day meeting with the State Commissioner of Information and Chief Executive Officers of Broadcast Stations in Nigeria held in Kano.

He said the commission was disturbed by the rate at which many broadcast stations were indebted to the commission in terms of payments and renewal of their licenses.

Malam Illela appealed to broadcasting stations to ensure timely payment of the license fees that are geared towards achieving the stated objectives.

He gave those broadcasting stations that were yet to settle their license fees until September 9, 2023, to do so or have their license revoked.

“Any Broadcasting station that have already has a provisional license but is unable to use it for the duration of two years is automatically revoked,” he added.

Highlights of the event include discussions and suggestions on how to move the broadcasting industry forward.

FRCN Abuja/Taiwo Akinola

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News

NBC to Collaborate ODSG on Host Communities Gazetting

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By Olufisoye Adenitan

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, says, for “Host Communities” to be recognized by the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA and for them to be gazetted by National Boundary Commission, NBC, the government needs to intensify efforts to identify areas that fall within the category.

“This is to enable those communities to benefit from the 3% set aside for them by PIA Act”.

The Deputy Governor made this submission in Akure while receiving the delegation of NBC who paid an advocacy visit on the determination of “Host Communities Along the Gulf of Guinea”.

The NBC team was in the State to press home the need to work closely with Ondo State Boundary Commission to identify the communities recognized by the Acts as “Host Communities”.

According to him, Section 318 of the PIA, states- “a littoral community is a deep-water area of operation located along the Gulf of Guinea of the Nigerian shoreline up to about 500 meters inland, provided that such community is gazetted by the NBC”.

He said the primary objectives of gazetting the host communities are to foster sustainable prosperity, enhance harmonious co-existence between Licenses/Lesses and host communities, provide direct social and economic benefits and create a framework to support the development of identified and gazetted host Communities.

Aiyedatiwa applauded NBC for its advocacy. In his words, “your visit is a laudable idea and I want to assure you that for us in Ondo State, we will cooperate and collaborate with your Commission to ensure that all the Communities that fall within that region would benefit from the PIA, and non of these communities would be left out”.

He further stated that Ondo State Government would give all the necessary support to ensure that the exercise is successfully conducted. 

In his Address  Director General National Boundary Commission, Surveyor Adamu Adaji represented by the Director of Internal Boundaries, Mr Nicholas Emiowele, appreciated the warm reception accorded them by the State Government, as well as the support the State has given to  NBC.

“We have partnered with you on some of the activities undertaken with respect to the common Interstate boundaries with your neighbours….we intend to make further progress on the emplacement of pillars on the required sector of the boundary”, he said.

Speaking further, Mr Emiowele said, “it is important that all the Communities within the specified 500m buffers from the coastline must be located and captured in the data bank of the Communities to be gazetted, for them to benefit adequately from the provisions of the Act.

“A previous survey had identified some of these communities, but it is imperative that the Commission, in conjunction with the Ondo State Boundary Commission, do a thorough compilation that can be defended.

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Religion

Don’t lose hope – NBC President Charges Inmates

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The biblical admonition of visiting and feeding those in the prison came to the fore when the Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, visited Agodi Correctional Facility, Ibadan to feed all the inmates at the Centre.

The team led by the National President of the NBC, The Reverend Israel Àkànjí felicitated all the inmates and also gave them huge loaves of bread.

Reverend Akanji urged them to see the bread as a reminder of Jesus being the Bread of Life who could forgive them their sins and give them a new beginning.

He assured the inmates of God’s readiness to accept them as his sons and daughters once they depart from their old ways.

The cleric explained further that he chose to spend the day with the inmates to encourage them not to lose hope.

NBC President seized the occasion to call on governments to upgrade the facilities at the correctional centre which was built in 1894.

He, however, assured the inmates that the damaged roof of the chapel at the Centre would be reconstructed in September this year.

Welcoming the team, the Assistant Director at the Agodi Correctional Centre,  Mr Samuel  Ayodele, described the inmates as products of society through their background and peer pressure.

He stressed that people should stop stigmatizing ex-convicts but rather accept them back into society with love.

Mr Ayodele commended the Nigerian Baptist Convention for the initiative and urged other Nigerians to emulate such.

He added that the facility was in need of forty computer systems and a classroom within the premises for the take-off of a school to be managed by the Open University.

Radio Nigeria observed that the centre was well maintained while the inmates displayed some of their handwork including fans, bracelets, and necklaces for the people to buy.

Abisola Oluremi

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Lifestyle

Uphold professionalism in all you do – NBC charges Broadcast Stations

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Broadcast stations have been told to always uphold professionalism in their contents.

The new State Coordinator of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, in Ondo State, Mrs Olubunmi Kehinde gave the charge when she paid a familiarization visit to Positive FM Akure.

Mrs Kehinde who explained that NBC was not created to witch-hunt any broadcast station but to guide, regulate and checkmate their daily activities within the NBC codes.

She commended Radio Nigeria for being a model in broadcasting in terms of news reportage and programming.

Mrs Kehinde reminded broadcast stations of the need to shun partisan politics, unapproved music and inciting words especially as the 2023 elections draw nearer.

While welcoming the New NBC Coordinator to the state, the General Manager, Positive FM, Akure, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere appreciated the NBC for carrying out its duties but advocated training and retraining of content creators to enable them function within the NBC rules and regulations.

Mrs Olalere said Radio Nigeria known for “Uplifting the People And Uniting the Nation” would continue to uphold professionalism.

Oluwatosin Ighoteguono

Lifestyle

Operate in line with broadcasting codes – NBC Boss

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The National Broadcasting Commission NBC, wants broadcast stations to always operate in line with broadcasting codes before making public their content. 

NBC Coordinator in Ondo State, Mr Sunkanmi Adewale stated this while receiving the new General Manager, Positive FM, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere and some management staff in his office in Akure. 

Mr Adewale described Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN as a modest broadcast station that had been following due process in dishing out credible content in the areas of programmes and news.

While promising that NBC would continue with its robust relationship with Positive FM, Akure, the NBC boss called on broadcast organisations in Ondo state to carry out their operations diligently and in conformity with NBC codes 

 Earlier the General Manager, Positive F.M, Akure, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere had described NBC as an important entity in the media industry and lauded them for actively regulating broadcast content for a more united nation.

Mrs Olalere solicited a better relationship between the commission and positive FM Akure, urging it to continue organising periodic meetings and workshops for media organisations for excellent broadcasting 

 Oluwatosin  Ighoteguono

Lifestyle

NBC Gets New Board Members

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), following the expiration of the tenure of the former Board.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the board has Mr Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa as Chairman.

Other members, who were appointed to represent various interests as stipulated by the NBC Act, include Mr. Wada Asab Ibrahim, Mr Iheanyichukwu Azubike Dike, Mrs Adesola Oyinloye Ndu and Mr Olaniyan Olatunji Badmus.

Also on the Board are Mr Bashir Ibrahim, Mr Obiora Ilo, Mr, Ahmad Sajo, Mr Bayo Erikitola, a representative of the State Security Service, a representative of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture as well as the Director-General of the Commission.

The Board has a three-year tenure.

Segun Adeyemi,

Special Assistant To The President (Media)

Office of the Minister of Information and Culture

Abuja

Politics

Experts Harp on Constant Monitoring of Broadcast Content

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The broadcast industry remains the most powerful tool for information dissemination.

Speaking on the review of media coverage of the 2019 general election at the two-day workshop organised by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, in Lagos, a Professor of Mass Communication, Stella Okunna, however, stated that it must be constantly monitored to prevent its abuse.

Professor Okunna remarked that from the report under review, the dissemination of fake news and hate speech would definitely instigate violence.

She explained that the internet was the most biased in the reportage of the 2019 election because it operated without rules and regulations under the guise of citizen journalism.

Also speaking at the event, a renowned mass communication teacher, Professor Ralph Akinfeleye said the major culprits of fake news in Nigeria were those that could best be described as information traffickers on the internet.

He explained that news trafficking is an age-long problem that could only be addressed through open government rather than through legislation.

The don enjoined broadcast regulators to be proactive by organizing similar workshops at the zonal levels to further sensitize people on the dangers of fake news, hate and dangerous speech.

Participants at the workshop included the Director-General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Dr Mansur Liman and Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan, Mrs Bolatito Joseph.

Akinyinka Akintola

Politics

Hate Speech: Penalise sponsors, not media alone – Prof. Iredia

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A media scholar, Professor Tony Iredia has advised the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to give priority to professional broadcasters in its recruitment process.

This became imperative to improve its watchdog role in checkmating hate and dangerous speech in the broadcast industry.

Professor Iredia who reviewed the report on the escalation of hate and dangerous speech in the 2015 General Elections, affirmed that the report was not exhaustive as it focused only on the opposition and should be expanded to include ruling parties in future elections.

The don maintained that the NBC should henceforth penalise not only the medium of broadcast but the senders of hate and dangerous speech as it is a criminal offence.

Professor Iredia, a one-time Director-General of Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, identified partisanship and lack of autonomy as factors hindering NBC from carrying out its mandate effectively.

Akinyinka Akintola

Politics

No plans for electronic voting in 2023 – INEC Boss

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The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu says there are no plans for electronic voting in the 2023 general elections.

Professor Yakubu announced this in Lagos in a speech at the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, workshop on Broadcast Ecology and Politics in Nigeria.

The INEC Chairman attributed the development to the fact that the law on electronic voting has just been passed which left no time for the organization to test run the process.

Represented by Mr Segun Agbaje, Professor Yakubu gave the assurance that electronic voting would definitely be adopted for the 2027 elections.

Akinyinka Akintola

Lifestyle

2023: Media Executives, Stakeholders Strategise

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All is now set for the opening of a two-day workshop in Lagos organised by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, on Broadcast Ecology and Politics in Nigeria.

Participants are drawn from the academia, political class, media, judiciary, youth organisations, members of the executive and the legislative arms of government and broadcasters including the Zonal Director Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan, Mrs Bolatito Joseph.

A view of some attendees at the event including, the Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph (2nd left) at the event.

The event will afford participants the opportunity of having a retrospect of the immediate past two elections towards a better 2023 experience through the dissemination of correct and accurate information on the part of the media.

Keynote Speaker at the ceremony is the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC Mr Rasheed Bawa.

Their review of the 2015 and 2019 elections will be handled by former Director-General, Nigeria Television Authority NTA Dr Tony Iredia and a Mass Communication scholar Professor Stella Okunna.

Akinyinka Akintola

Entertainment

We will work towards the allocation of Choice FM’s frequency – NBC ZD

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The Management of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station has appealed to the leadership of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to approve the long-awaited frequency for Choice F.M., Ota, to enable the station to commence its broadcast operation.

The FRCN management led by the Zonal Director, Mrs Bolatito Joseph explained that the frequency allocation and approval became necessary in view of the information, entertainment and education needs of Ota residents.

Mrs Joseph who said the courtesy visit was meant to strengthen the bond between the two institutions, maintained that the FRCN Ibadan would continue to set the pace in excellent broadcasting.

Reacting, the Zonal Director, National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Ibadan Zone, Mr Raphael Akpan said Radio Nigeria had been blazing the trail in terms of professional broadcast in the zone.

The NBC boss assured the management of FRCN of NBC’s resolve to work toward meeting the demands of allocating a frequency to Choice FM Ota.

Mr Akpan urged FRCN Ibadan’s management to sustain the professionalism for which the station is reputed.

Rotimi Famakin

Lifestyle

Broadcasters need to be objective, accurate and fair in all they do – NBC ZD

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The quality of an advertisement, programme and news presentation portrays the integrity of the presenter and the station.

The Zonal Director, National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Mr. Raphael Akpan stated this in Ibadan during the weekly meeting of the Programmes Department of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan National Station held at the Studio One, Broadcasting House, Oba Adebimpe Road, Dugbe, Ibadan.

Mr. Akpan noted that programmes staff should be accurate and objective in their production as it says a lot about the standard of the station.

The acting Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi, advised the staff to be mindful of what they produce and package.

Mrs. Owoyemi said the broadcasters should design programmes that would be a standard for all Radio Nigeria stations.

In the same vein, the Deputy Director Programmes, Mrs. Bolatito Joseph said broadcasting was not child’s play as it was mandatory for the broadcasters to uplift the standard of the station.

Mrs. Joseph then appreciated the NBC Zonal Director for the lecture and the Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi for her support.

Funmilola Obagbayegun

News Yoruba

Àjọ NBC, Sèlérí Àmójútó Tó Péye Fáwọn Iléèsẹ́ Agbóhùnsáfẹ́fẹ́

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Ó se pàtàkì fáwọn agbóhùnsáfẹ́fẹ́ láti ní ìmọ̀ kíkún wípé isẹ́ tí wọ́n yàn láàyo.

Torí bíì èyí, ó pọndandan fún wọn láti máà tẹ̀lé ìlànà àti òfin tó de isẹ́ náà.

Èyí ni èrò olùdarí àjọ tó ń se kòkárí àwọn iléèsẹ́ agbóhùnsáfẹ́fẹ́ lórílẹ̀èdè yí, ẹkùn gúùsù ìwọ̀orùn, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Raphael Akpan lásìkò tón kópa lórí ètò ìfọ̀rọ̀wánilẹ́nuwò níléèsẹ́ wa premier f.m lédè gẹ́ẹ̀sì táà pè ní THE STAGE.

Ọgbẹni Akpan sàlàyé wípé ọ̀pọ̀ iléésẹ́ agbóhùnsáfẹ́fẹ́ ló jẹ́ wí pé ètò tí kò pójú owó ni wọ́n máà ńgbé jáde fáràalú, pàtàkì jùlọ tó máà ń túnmọ̀ èdè gẹ́ẹ̀sì sí èdè abínibí.

Ọgbẹni Akpan tànmọ́lẹ̀ sí èrò àwọn èèyàn kan tí wọ́n sọ pé iléèsẹ́ náà máà ń ka àwọn iléèsẹ́ agbóhùsáfẹ́fẹ́ lápá kò láti sọ ohun tó yẹ, ó sàlàyé wípé ọ̀rọ̀ kò rí bẹ́ẹ̀ rárá bí kò se wípé wọn ń se atọ́nà fún wọn láti máà tasẹ̀ àgẹ̀rẹ̀.

Ó wá sọ àsọdájú pé àjọ rl yóò tẹ̀síwájú nínú ojúse àti ríì pé ohun tó tọ́, tó yẹ laráàlu ń gbọ́ lórí àwọn ẹ̀rọ agbóhùnsáfẹ́fẹ́.

Daramọla/Salaudeen

Politics

Former NBC Boss Advocates Collaboration Between LG, CDC Officials

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Newly Elected Local government officials have been advised to work with the Community Development Council, CDC, in Ogun State in an effort to respond to the yearnings of the people at the grassroots level.

Former Director, National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Mr. Eddy Aina gave the advice while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta.

Mr. Aina who described local government administration as the closest to the people in the rural areas called on the council chairmen to embark on projects that would have direct impact on the rural dwellers.

He also called on the National Assembly to hasten work on the amendment of the 1999 constitution to guarantee autonomy of local government to enable them to perform optimally.

Modupeola Sobukonla

Lifestyle

Six Illegal Broadcast Stations To Be Prosecuted – NBC Boss

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National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, is to prosecute operators of six illegal broadcast stations recently shut across the country.

The Director-General of the commission, Professor Armstrong Idachaba made this known in Abeokuta while delivering the fifth-anniversary lecture of a private radio station based in Abeokuta, Sweet F.M.

He stated that illegal operations are being closely monitored and would not be tolerated in the interest of national development.

Professor Idachaba in the lecture entitled private broadcasting; its impact on national development explained that the media in Nigeria is one of the most vibrant in Africa.

He explained that the country currently has four hundred and forty-four (444) radio stations and two hundred and forty-nine (249) television stations with the radio having the highest penetration of ninety-eight point five percent.

Professor Idachaba disclosed that private radio stations have brought multiplicity of choices benefiting the consumers with reduction in price and improving the technology.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Professor Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale in a remark called for the recruitment of trained journalists and on-air personalities by private radio stations.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, represented by Dr Tope Olaifa stressed the importance of training and retraining of those currently working in private radio and television stations in the interest of national development.

Wale Oluokun