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NBC Revokes AIT,Silver bird Licences for Failure to Renew_Ada Nkong

The Nigeria broadcasting commission NBC,  has revoked the broadcast licenses of Africa independent television,AIT, raypower FM, Silver bird television, We FM Rivers state broadcasting corporation and 48 others including government owned stations. The Director general of NBC Balarebe Ilelah stated this at a media briefing in Abuja. The NBC says the decision to revoke their… Continue reading NBC Revokes AIT,Silver bird Licences for Failure to Renew_Ada Nkong

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Multichoice Increases DSTV , GoTV Subscription Fees _Ada Nkong

Owners of DSTV and GoTV, Multichoice have announced almost 14 percent increase for subscription to their various packages. According to Multichoice, the increase is necessary because of Nigeria's inflationary rate. It said, “In light of the rising costs of inflation and business operations, we have had to review the price of our packages to keep… Continue reading Multichoice Increases DSTV , GoTV Subscription Fees _Ada Nkong

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FG to Lift Twitter Ban Soon_Ada Nkong

Twitter has agreed to open an office in Nigeria in 2022. The Minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made this known after the virtual FEC meeting today. He said the federal government's interaction with twitter so far has been positive and free of hostilities. " We have made it clear what we expect from twitter… Continue reading FG to Lift Twitter Ban Soon_Ada Nkong

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Diplomatic Missions Fault Bann of Twitter in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

Top diplomatic missions in Nigeria have faulted the federal governments ban of Twitter in Nigeria. Missions which voiced their disappointment on Saturday include Canada, EU, US and UK. In a statement, the missions said the ban negates the freedom of speech of Nigerian. "The diplomatic missions of Canada, the European Union (Delegation to Nigeria), the… Continue reading Diplomatic Missions Fault Bann of Twitter in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

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FG Extends NIN Link age to Sim Deadline_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has extended the deadline for NIN linking to Sim card by eight weeks. With this, the deadline is now April 6 2021 This became necessary following the blatant flouting of covid-19 protocols by people struggling with beat the deadline. See full statement PRESS STATEMENTFederal Government Lauds Citizens, Extends NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline by… Continue reading FG Extends NIN Link age to Sim Deadline_Ada Nkong

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FG Extends Deadline For Linking NIN to Sim_AdaNkong

The Federal Government says subscribers with National Identification Number (NIN) now have till January 19, 2021 to link their SIM card with their NIN ,a three weeks extension of the deadline while subscribers without NIN have up till February 9, 2021 to get one. The resolution was reached at the meeting of the National Task… Continue reading FG Extends Deadline For Linking NIN to Sim_AdaNkong

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Full Text FG Directives to Block Sims Without NIN_Ada Nkong

The federal government has given Nigerians two weeks to link their Sims with their national identify number NIN. The two weeks begins 16th December and ends 30th December 2020. See full text below. Press Statement IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SIM REGISTRATION RULES Following the earlier directive on the suspension of new SIM registration by network operators,… Continue reading Full Text FG Directives to Block Sims Without NIN_Ada Nkong

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NUJ Condemns NBC Fines on Media Houses for Lekki Toll Gate Reportage_Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Union of Journalist has condemned the fines imposed by the NBC on Channels, AIT and Arise TV for their reportage of the Lekki toll gate shooting incidence, describing it as an attempt to muzzle the media. A statement signed by the national chairman of the union , Chris Isiguzo says, the journalist should… Continue reading NUJ Condemns NBC Fines on Media Houses for Lekki Toll Gate Reportage_Ada Nkong

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NBC Slams Fine on Channels, AIT,Arise TV for Lekki Toll Gate Reports_Ada Nkong

The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has fined Channels TV, African Independent Television, AIT, and Arise TV for their unprofessional reporting of the #EndSARS protests in the country. NBC’s acting Director General, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, who spoke at a news conference in Abuja on Monday said the three stations showed no professionalism in reporting the #EndSARS… Continue reading NBC Slams Fine on Channels, AIT,Arise TV for Lekki Toll Gate Reports_Ada Nkong