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The code states that the state broadcaster is not permitted to ‘directly publicise for or on behalf of an individual or organisation’.

The National Broadcasting Commission over the years has been sanctioning and imposing fines on broadcast media houses over the views or comments of guests viewed to have violated regulations.

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has lauded Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for declaring null and void some provisions of

The court is right in its ruling, by saying the NBC had arrogated judiciary power to itself by imposing fine arbitrarily without recourse to the law.

The IGP has promised to investigate the actions of the police officers who invaded the TV station to arrest its guest on set. Photo: Radio Nigeria Archive The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has commended Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia for declaring some provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code invalid. The Guild while praising Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia, for…

Scarborough community station, Coast and County Radio has been found in breach of the Broadcast Code over a mistake in its showbiz news.

THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued a Show Cause Order with a 30-day Suspension Order against Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), which allegedly violated its franchise. In a statement, the NTC said it has directed Swara Sun Media Corp., commonly known as SMNI, to explain in writing within 15…

The two personalities are also the reason why SMNI might face sanctions – neither of them are accredited by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas and the two also aired unverified reports

BBC Studios-run channel Drama has been found in breach of Ofcom’s Broadcast Code after offensive language was broadcast within the subtitles of a popular drama series. Casualty, which has been a part of the UK television landscape since 1986, receives regular daytime showings on Drama. While the episode broadcast on 12 June 2023 did not…

Deliberately provocative channel – with numerous Tory MP hosts – is planting its flag on the radical right of UK politics