The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has revoked the broadcast licences of Silverbird TV, AIT, Raypower FM, and Rhythm FM amongst others over failure to renew their broadcast licences amounting to N2.66 billion.

A statement by NBC on Friday noted that the move followed the publication of a list of stations yet to renew their licences. According to the Commission, a two-week waiver was given to them in May to do so after which they risked the revocation of their broadcast licences.

But three months after the publication, NBC said, “some licensees are yet to pay their outstanding debts, in contravention of the National Broadcasting Commission Act CAP N11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, particularly section 10(a) of the third schedule of the Act.

“Therefore, after due consideration, NBC hereby announces the revocation of the licenses of the…stations and gives them 24 hours to shut down their operations. Our offices nationwide are hereby directed to collaborate with security agencies to ensure immediate compliance.”

The broadcast regulator said the continued operation of the “debtor stations is illegal and constitutes a threat to national security”.

It called on other broadcast stations yet to renew their licences for the present duration to do so within the next 30 days to avoid sanctions.

“The Commission also calls on all IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) and all other broadcast stations that are streaming online to register with the Commission to avoid disconnection,” it added.

“Broadcasters should note that having a DTT or FM license does not warrant a broadcaster to stream online; they are two different licences.”

https://www.channelstv.com/2022/08/19/nbc-revokes-silverbird-tv-ait-raypower-fm-rhythm-fms-licence/

For real?

Wonderful, what Buhari cannot revoke doesn't exist

Like 1984, like 2022 ...

This is how someone will ignite a never ending revolution soon

If TVC is not included, then is tyranny

What Buhari cannot kill doesn't exist....where do you want them to get money for Liscense from

I'll not pass any judgment until I've heard from the "revokeds" because all the agencies in this administration is filled with half truths and outright lies

Dorpesi can't renew his license and he is running after a retired criminal like atiku







As for ben bruce he lack common sense d reason he always talk about common sense

Wonderful

what happened to biafra struggle

Normal their grand bad plan is about to happen



Who would have taught it will get to this

Shame

There shouldn't be bottle necks if we all agreed to do the right thing but no, we will want to experiment with the consequences while crying wolf.....

Rubbish

Maxymilliano:
Like 1984, like 2022 ...

Nah, 54 broadcast stations were affected in all.

It has more to do with money.

Administrative terrorism

Ooopz!

More like revoking pdp stations license..

Arise TV next cos na obi those ones dey support..

Stupid govt that no longer hides its cluelessness

Let us hear from them, why did they not renew their broadcast licences?

What about TVC?

Everything goes in Nigeria. How can a media house not renew its licenses as and when due? That's corporate irresponsibility. If you won't willingly renew what keeps in existence, it is taxes they will pay? Poor corporate attitude.

The environment is not business friendly....

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Lurdmax10:
If TVC is not included, then is tyranny

Yes I agree, and channelstv.
The only opposition tv is Arise
“Apc from top to bottom”

Political motivated!
This political witch Hunt, nobody will tell me otherwise.
When are they going to revoke the license of useless and unproductive NTA.
Election is here they want to shut the month of opposition.
NBC una no go die well.
DStv is doing their nonsense yet no sanction.

Buharia oooo please let us direct our anger to the right quarters...Since BAT claimed that without him buharia wouldn't have been president..it means that without tinubu intervention, we won't have had a dullard in the person of buharia..so it's appropriate to blame tinubu for all the terrible things that are happening in this country

Fake news

Just Say APC Revokes