Tag: Okoh Aihe
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From Telecommunications to Broadcasting, Desperate Times indeed – By Okoh Aihe
Although this government gives the impression that things are pretty cool in the country, there are some strands of activities which really magnify the desperation with which those in authority are trying to paper over the nastiness of the times.
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What will the NBC do now? – By Okoh Aihe
A little story is unfolding that has placed the National Broadcasting Commission ((NBC), the regulator of the broadcasting industry, between the hammer and the anvil, and I don’t envy it at all. You may say it has been quiet over there but that quietness is growing into a gathering cloud that may not recognise the…
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SNB Bill, good idea begging for understanding and moderation – By Okoh Aihe
A seemingly innocuous document, designed in the form of a Bill to accentuate the beauty and brilliance of the broadcast profession suddenly gained traction penultimate week when the House of Representatives at the National Assembly, called a Public Hearing to put its contents to test. Like everything broadcasting that cannot be hidden, the bill exceeded…
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Atiku finds a place in telecoms history – By Okoh Aihe
It was my friend’s day last week, July 7, 2022. Aaron Ukodie, Arumata, as l call him with fond love, excavated a piece of telecoms history and burnished it into the nation’s telecoms walk of fame, that will outlive all of us, even those who pray to live forever.
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The Cybercrimes Act comforts no cyber misdemeanour – By Okoh Aihe
As the nation hobbles towards a potentially explosive election period, there is the need to sound a note of caution that things may spiral out of control, desperation may push people to thread on the path of the unorthodox, and to manipulate information for their own inordinate end.
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INEC and machine promises, a little skepticism may help – By Okoh Aihe
Some interesting developments are taking place before us. Elections come up next year but the heat is on, already. Young people are trooping out across the nation to register as a precursor to getting their permanent voter cards (PVCs). The excitement is high but so is the foreboding on the part of dubious politicians who…
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NITDA Social Media Code…. It begins with a Draft, always – By Okoh Aihe
At a time men and women of fertile knowledge of history were celebrating Democracy Day penultimate Monday, a government agency, the National Information Development Agency (NITDA) was releasing a document that could have a very damaging impact on the ability of people to have a say on those who govern them.
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Politicians on reality TV show in Abuja – By Okoh Aihe
The past few weeks have been great moments for broadcasting, the tv genre to be specific. First was the PDP convention held in Abuja, which enjoyed live coverage on television. Second was the convention by the ruling party, the APC which was held last week. Again, television provided the engaging opportunity for those who could…
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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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5G war real, what role for Nigeria? – By Okoh Aihe
Looking at the unfolding scenario in the telecommunications industry, it is coming home real strongly that there was always going to be a scramble for ownership in the deployment of 5G globally. In this scramble, the people will have to be in the frontline and the governments have to add a patriotic flavour of acting…