Tag: NBC
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NBC urged to regulate upcoming Big Brother Naija programme
Some Non-Governmental Organisations have called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to regulate the upcoming Big Brother Naija (BBN) Season Seven, a popular reality television programme, to become smoke-free. The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids gave the advice on Wednesday at a news conference in Abuja.
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Beyond banning pornography – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
In a rather dramatic twist last week, the Federal government gave online interactive platforms such as Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and others 24 hours deadline to remove, pull down or disable, block access to all pornography on their platforms which include full or partial nudity, sexual acts or content that exposed a person’s private…
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For the NBC, a nightmare that may heal – By Okoh Aihe
The nightmare which all regulators fear came upon the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) last week. Unable to accept the depth of weakness in the new Nigeria Broadcasting Code which was largely pilloried by all, the NBC allowed itself to be dragged to court by an aggrieved party who challenged some sections of the Code, and…
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NBC clarifies position on Rivers, Imo oil wells disputes
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has clarified its position on the oil well disputes between Rivers State and Imo State, stressing that there was no time it was interested in the disputes between the two states.
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Bioethics will impact positively on morals of Nigerians- NABDA
An official and a Moderator of the National Bioethics Committee (NBC), Dr Chitu Princewill, has expressed optimism that the establishment of the committee will impact positively on the morals of Nigerians. Princewill, also Deputy Director at the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.
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NIN/SIM registration and DSO: Two significant projects on a cliff – By Okoh Aihe
Two significant projects of the Nigerian government hang on a cliff at the moment. The NIN/SIM registration which was supposed to be a 15-day quick walk in December 2020 has spiralled into the second year and current measures being taken to bring the process to conclusion are only indicative of desperation on the part of…
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Some observations and nuggets for the NBC Board – By Okoh Aihe
Messages were also pouring in. Have you heard? Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture has appointed a lackey to chair the Board of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). Some were ready to talk about the relationship between the Minister and Alhaji Lateef Bolarinwa, the newly appointed Board chairman, whom he has used…
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President Muhammadu Buhari approves new NBC board [Full list]
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. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the board has Hon. Bashir Bolarinwa as Chairman. According to the minister, members of the board represent various interests…
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International boundaries: Nigeria is set to resolve all disputes with Benin Republic – NBC
The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Surv. Adamu Adaji has said that Nigeria is eager to resolve all the lingering disputes between Nigeria and the Benin Republic as this will further aid in the promotion of transborder cooperation between the two countries.
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Nigeria not ceding more territories to Cameroon – NBC DG
Nigeria not ceding more territories to Cameroon – NBC DG