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 Continue Reading

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 […]Continue Reading

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 […]Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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 […]Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

Lifestyle

NBC Gets New Board Members

Web News 16 March 2022 407 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Politics

Experts Harp on Constant Monitoring of Broadcast Content

Web News 2 March 2022 446 0

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. […]Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

Lifestyle

2023: Media Executives, Stakeholders Strategise

Web News 2 March 2022 349 0

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 Continue Reading

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 […]Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

News Yoruba

Àjọ NBC, Sèlérí Àmójútó Tó Péye Fáwọn Iléèsẹ́ Agbóhùnsáfẹ́fẹ́

Web News 23 August 2021 523 0

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 […]Continue Reading

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 […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Six Illegal Broadcast Stations To Be Prosecuted – NBC Boss

Web News 31 January 2021 539 0

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 Continue Reading