Conversation Between Industry Stakeholders on Issues in Broadcasting Legislative/Regulatory Frameworks
Communique
Conversation Between Industry Stakeholders on Issues in Broadcasting
Legislative/Regulatory Frameworks, held in Abuja, On Thursday, February 2 and
Friday, February 3, 2023
Preamble
A two-day meeting, under the...
The Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage
The Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS it is an established principle that informed consent promotes
democracy;
WHEREAS it is equally established that democracy thrives on...
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Members of the Council of States:
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World Press Freedom Day 2023
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Legal Framework
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National Broadcasting Commission Decree of 1992
Sections:
1. Establishment of the National Broadcasting Commission.
2. Powers of the Commission
3. Composition of the commission
4. Tenure of office, etc.
5. Director General and other...
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