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NBC Admits Production Error in Mislabeling Limca Zero-Sugar Variant

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The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has admitted to the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal that the mislabeling of the zero-sugar variant of Limca Lime-Lemon was caused by a production error at its Abuja factory. The company confirmed to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) that the mislabeling was accidental, not deliberate. NBC … Read more

NBC Presents Bill For Social Media Regulation To Nigerian National Assembly

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Tuesday revealed that it has sent a bill for the regulation of social media to the national assembly. The Director-General of NBC, Balarabe Ilelah disclosed this on Tuesday when he hosted the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris at the commission’s headquarters. … Read more

NBC Issues Final Warning To Arise TV

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Arise Television has been given a final warning over the use of alleged subversive remarks on air by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped During Ministerial Screening – Balarabe Speaks Out All Students Will Undertake Drug Test Before Admission – UniAbuja VC Declares MohBad: Court Remands … Read more

Derogatory Remarks: NBC Issues Final Warning To Arise TV

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a final warning to Arise Television over the use of derogatory and incendiary remarks on its station.

The warning was contained in a letter by the NBC’s Director General, Dr Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, on October 6, 2023.

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The letter urged the TV station to have a delay mechanism to guard against undesirable contents.

The letter, which was addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Arise Global Media Limited, also urged the TV station to keep to its responsibility of keeping its guest on check.

The letter titled: “Preponderance of derogatory and incendiary remarks: final warning” reads in part: “The NBC has observed with concern preponderance of incendiary remarks allowed on Arise news.

“This letter seeks to underscore the tremendous responsibility put on the broadcaster to manage the array of guest that may feature on the station from time to time.

Dele Farotimi Speaking On Arise TV

“The commission listed the station’s morning show programme on 5th October anchored by Reuben Abati, Rufai Oseni and Ayo Maio-Ese, which featured Oladokun Hassan and Dele Farotimi as guests. The programme contained unguarded incendiary remarks by Dele Farotimi against the Legislature and the Executive, the Judiciary and Mr. President.

The station was also accused of not keeping to its responsibility while airing its programme ”Newsday” which featured Kenneth Okonkwo, (Spokesperson of Labour Party) who used derogatory remarks on air.

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“The commission therefore drew the attention of the broadcast station to broadcast rule and code 1.10.3, 3.3.1(a), 3.3.3(c), 3.3.1 (e), 5.3.3(b) and 5.5.6.

Arise TV is advised to install a delay mechanism to guard against undesirable contents as prescribe in section 5.5.6 of the broadcasting code.” the statement reads.

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Information Ministry Dismisses Court’s Judgement On NBC

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from imposing fines on broadcast stations. The court held that NBC lacks the power to impose sanctions as punishment on alleged erring broadcast stations. Information Minister, Orji, said the judgment is “ill-conceived and dead on arrival because of legal encumbrances.” EKO HOT … Read more

Court Prohibits NBC From Imposing Fines On Media Houses

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A Court has prohibited NBC from imposing fines on media houses. Wednesday ruling by Presiding Judge James Omotosho declared that NBC’s penalty imposition is unconstitutional and without judicial powers. The Court set aside the N500,000 fines imposed, on March 1, 2019, on each of the 45 broadcast stations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abuja Federal … Read more

NBC Slammed With Lawsuit Over N5m Fine On Channels TV: Civil Society Groups Demand Justice

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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) was fined Channels Television N5 million for an alleged code violation. SERAP and CJID have filed a lawsuit against NBC for imposing an arbitrary fine, claiming a breach of fair hearing and right to access information. The court has been asked to mandate NBC to reverse the fine. EKO HOT … Read more

Obi-Datti: ‘Channels TV Has Breached The Broadcasting Code, She Should Face The Music’ – Tinubu

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Tinubu has petitioned NBC to sanction Channels TV. The media outlet is accused of breaching the Nigerian Broadcasting Code during an interview with Datti Baba Ahmed. Tinubu noted that the host of the show should have cautioned the Datti for making such unguarded comments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has … Read more

Election Coverage: SERAP Urges FG To Withdraw Threat Of Shutting Broadcast Stations

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Group sues Buhari

SERAP has urged the Federal Govt to withdraw the threat of shutting down broadcast stations. According to SERAP, the act of threatening to shut down and revoke licenses of broadcast stations violates Nigeria’s constitutional and international human rights. SERAP cautioned that such unlawful decisions may prevent transparency and dissemination of information. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Arise TV, TVC Hit With N2m Fine By NBC For Regulatory Breach

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NBC has slammed N2m fine on Arise TV and TVC over an alleged breach of the Broadcasting Code. The NBC said the stations breached the following sections of the Code: 1.10.4; 3.1.2; 3.1.2; 3.3.1(e); 4.2.2 (g); 4.2.2 (g); 4.3.1(e); 5.3.3 (c);  5.3.3 (e); 5.3.3 (f); and 5.5.1 (b). It accused TVC News of allowing derogatory … Read more

Fake Report: NBC Fines Arise TV N2m After Tinubu Campaign’s Petition

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NBC has fined Arise TV N2 million after Tinubu campaign’s petition over a fake report. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned Arise TV for airing a fake report about the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS ALERT: INEC Disowns Statement Announcing … Read more

NBC, Foundation Train 200 Women In Lagos

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NBC has empowered 200 women in Lagos     EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), in collaboration with the Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation, has provided 200 women in Lagos, particularly those from the Alausa and Ikeja axis, with empowerment on skill acquisition as part of the company’s 70th year anniversary. EDITOR’S … Read more

JUST IN: Court Halts Buhari, NBC From Shutting Down AIT, Silverbird, 51 Other Stations

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Lagos Court has halted President Buhari and NBC from shutting down 53 broadcast stations across the country.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Lagos has stopped President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from revoking the licenses of 53 broadcast stations in the country, and shutting down the … Read more

BREAKING: NBC Suspends Shutdown Of Debtor Broadcast Stations

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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has temporarily suspended the shutdown of debtor broadcast stations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the NBC had earlier on Friday, August 19, 2022, issued a shutdown notice to licensees that were indebted to the Commission to the tune of N2.6 billion. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari Given 24-hour Ultimatum To Reverse Shutdown Of 53 TV, Radio Stations

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Buhari has been given a 24-hour ultimatum to reverse the shutdown of 53 TV, Radio Stations across the country.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently instruct Mr Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to … Read more

BREAKING: NBC Revokes Licences Of AIT, Silverbird TV, 50 Others [Full List]

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NBC Revokes Licences Of AIT, Silverbird TV, 50 Others.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Friday said it has revoked the licences of 52 broadcasting stations across the country.   Mallam Balarabe Shehu, the Director-General of the NBC made the disclosure on Friday and said the development followed the … Read more

JUST IN: Buhari Approves New NBC Board [Full List]

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President Buhari has approved the new NBC Board with Bashir Bolarinwa as the Chairman. The minister of Information Hinted that members of the board represent various interests as stipulated by the NBC Act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, approved the reconstitution of the Governing Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), … Read more

BREAKING: NBC Grants TV Broadcast Licence to NYSC

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Treatment Overseas

NBC has granted a TV licence to NYSC to broadcast. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has granted an operational license to the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, to begin Direct Satellite Broadcasting (BSB); as well as Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). The NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, received the broadcast … Read more

Twitter Ban: Court Rules Suit Against FG Lacking In Merit

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…SERAP had sued the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the Director-General of NBC and the Minister of Information and Culture…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit filed against the Federal Government for directing television and radio stations to delete their Twitter accounts. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a … Read more

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