NBC seeks NITDA assistance on capacity building, transformation
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has approached National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and sought for the nation’s IT regulator to intervene in digitization of its processes, to change the commission’s operation by incorporating the use of modern digital technology…
NBC driving reforms in broadcasting industry for national interest—Idachaba
The Ag. Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Prof Armstrong Idachaba has once again reiterated that all the ongoing reforms at the Commission are geared towards developing the creative industry and bringing the sector to global relevance. Speaking…
Frequency scarcity hits Lagos, Abuja as 43 get FM Radio licenses from NBC
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has disclosed that for now, “there are no available frequencies for assignment in Lagos and Abuja”. In a statement signed by the Commission, the agency said it has released list of 65 successful companies whose…
NBC to publish new reform report, rollout DSO in more states’ soon—Ag.DG
The Acting Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Prof Armstrong Idachaba has made his median media address with a vow to drive commitments towards realization of the key aims and objectives of industry regulations. Addressing the press weekend…
Non-release of funds frustrating NBC projects, Board chairman tells Reps
The Chairman, Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Alhaji Ikra Aliyu Bilbis, has opened up on why activities of the Commission had been in comatose for some years now. In his remarks in his remarks, during a strategic meeting…
NBC visits Minister, echoes feats on DSO, seeks compliance to broadcasting code
The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Malam Is’haq Modibbo Kawu, has given fresh insights on the efforts of the commission in driving the Digital Switch Over (DSO) in Nigeria. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Honourable…
Just in: 70% local content on adverts, music production takes effect
Federal Government Thursday tactically put a stop to the endless capital flight mainly into South Africa and other economies for production of video advertisements targeting Nigerian TV audience. The notification is contained in an official directive handed down to the…
ICPC and DSO: Lai Mohammed walking into self trap?
By Kolawole Johnson: In 2006, a global initiative was driven by the International Telecommunication Union for digital switch over (DSO) of broadcasting from analogue to digital. The Geneva agreement which set 17th June, 2015 as the deadline for the UHF…
Tracing origin of the cold war between Lai Muhammed and DG of NBC
By Abba Gana Shehuri In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. All praises be to Allah. One of the most interesting developments of recent times, was the return of many of the previous ministers to their positions, when…
Time for Lai Mohammed to leave NBC DG, Kawu alone to do his job
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. I believe NBC came at the right time when…
