NBC suspends shutdown of 53 broadcast stations after IPI Nigeria’s intervention

Following the intervention of the Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has suspended the revocation of the operating licenses of 52 broadcast stations owing various sums in licensing fees.

The NBC has now given the affected stations up to 6PM on Tuesday, August 23, to pay up their debts.

In revoking the licenses on Friday, the commission had ordered the stations off air beginning this Saturday, citing Section 10(a) of the 3rd Schedule of the National Broadcasting Commission Act CAP N11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

The provision says, “10. A licence may be revoked by the Commission in the following cases, that is (a) where the prescribed fee has not been paid on the due date…”

After the announcement, IPI Nigeria engaged the Ministry of Information and Culture, the NBC and the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to explore amicable resolution of the dispute.

“We are glad to report that the Director General of NBC, Malam Balarabe Shehu Ilela, has graciously agreed to grant an extension on compassionate ground,” IPI Nigeria President, Musikilu Mojeed, said on Saturday.

“Even though this is a temporary relief, we are hopeful that all parties will engage in the next few days with a view to arriving at a lasting resolution of the matter. We thank the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and Mallam Illela for listening to us and allowing a window for dialogue.

“During our engagement with the Commission, the NBC explained that the commission had in the past granted several concessions to broadcast organisations, including writing off substantial parts of their debts and engaging them consistently to fulfill their financial obligations to the regulator.

“We implore the affected broadcasting organisations to take advantage of this window of opportunity by reaching out to the NBC.

“Nobody benefits when broadcasting stations are shut down. Members of the public have come to rely on these stations to know what their governments are doing to keep them safe in this challenging security environment. Other governments’ policies are also disseminated to the public through these channels.

“In view of the nation’s economic downturn, we further appeal to the affected broadcast stations and the NBC to agree a workable payment arrangement of the outstanding dues.”

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Following intervention of Concerned Groups and visible concerted efforts by some defaulting Licensees to offset their debts, The National Broadcasting Commission announces extension of Deadline to Shutdown to 6.00PM on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

https://ait.live/just-in-nbc-extends-deadlines-for-revocation-of-broadcast-licences/

S/N | NAME OF STATION | LOCATION
1. Silverbird TV (Silverbird Communications Co. Ltd) Network
2. Rhythm FM (Silverbird Communications Ltd) FM Abuja
3. Rhythm FM (Silverbird Communications Ltd) FM Lagos
4. Rhythm FM (Silverbird Communications Ltd) FM Yenagoa
5. Rhythm FM (Silverbird Communications Ltd) FM Port-Harcourt
6. Rhythm FM (Silverbird Communications Ltd) FM Jos
7. Rhythm FM (Silverbird Communication Ltd) Benin
8. Greetings FM (Greetings Media Ltd) FM Network
9. Tao FM (Ovidi CommunicationS Ltd) FM Okene
10. Zuma FM (Zuma FM Ltd) FM Suleja
11. Crowther FM (Crowther Communications Ltd) FM Abuja
12. We FM (Kings Broadcasting Ltd) FM Benin
13. Linksman International ltd Keffi
14. Bomay Broadcasting Services ltd Abuja
15. MITV (Murhi International Group Ltd) Ibadan
16. Classic FM (Pinkt Nigeria Ltd) Port-Harcourt
17. Classic FM (Pinkt Nigeria Ltd) Lagos
18. Classic TV (Pinkt Nigeria Ltd) Lagos
19. Smoot FM (Fenchurch Invest Consortium ltd) Lagos
20. Beat FM (Megalectrics LTD) Lagos
21. Cooper Communications ltd Lagos
22. Splash FM (West Midlands Ltd) Ibadan
23. Rock City FM (Boot Communications ltd) Abeokuta
24. Family FM (Kalaks Investments Nig. Ltd) Ilugun
25. Space FM (Creazioni Nig. Ltd) Ibadan
26. Radio Jeremi (Radio Jeremi ltd) Effurun
27. Breeze FM (Bays Water ltd) Akure
28. Vibes FM (Vibes Communication ltd) Benin
29. Family Love FM (Multimesh Broadcasting Co. Ltd) Port-Harcourt
30. Wave FM (South Atlantic Media ltd) Port-Harcourt
31. Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation
32. Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation
33. Niger State Broadcasting Corporation
34. Gombe State Broadcasting Corporation
35. Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation
36. Lagos DSB
37. Osun State Broadcasting Corporation
38. Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation
39. Ondo State Broadcasting Corporation
40. Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation
41. Bayelsa State Broadcasting Corporation
42. Cross River State Broadcasting Corporation
43. Imo State Broadcasting Corporation
44. Anambra State Broadcasting Corporation
45. Borno State Broadcasting Corporation
46. Yobe State Broadcasting Corporation
47. Sokoto State Broadcasting Corporation
48. Zamfara State Broadcasting Corporation
49. Kebbi State Broadcasting Corporation
50. Jigawa State Broadcasting Corporation
51. Kaduna State Broadcasting Corporation
52. Katsina State Broadcasting Corporation

Previous Thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/7289471/full-list-stations-nbc-revoked

Confusion everywhere

I see politics in this, especially with the inclusion of splash FM Ibadan

Extortion.
Now imagine when the real Extortionist General of Nigeria becomes President.

Why is Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation on that list? Abi Lagos no get money to renew broadcast license?

ufotunang:
.how will they have money when the federal government does not provide a condusive environment for this radio stations to strive...no constant electricity light they use disel at 850 per litre to power their generator to run the radio stations, bad roads, multiple taxation, 700 naira to a dollar... with all of these the radio station will run in a lose and find it difficult to pay to renew their licenses and pay taxes

Are other states that renewed their licenses not operating in Nigeria under the same conditions you listed?

ufotunang:
..yes they are all operating in the same condition.....but not all the owners of radio stations are the same financially in wealth, richee.....those radio stations are owned by wealthy people...so even if those radio stations are running in a lose the owner can still pay the broadcast licenses out of his own pocket since he has the money, he is wealthy.... like a radia station in uyo ..I really like listening to which is ..planet radio 101.1 fm uyo..the owner of the radio station was in USA for many years working there ..made a lot of money (dollars) and he set up a radio station..planet radio 101,1 fm uyo in his village...the man is a billionaire, wealthy.. still have some bussiness in USA..so such a person can pay the broadcast licenses easily m even if his radio stations is running in a loss...but the ones that the owner are not that wealthy will find it difficult to pay their licenses when they are running in a lose

I get your point bro. My point is Lagos State has money (even more than the US billionaire you talked about). Why are they on that list? Why is Rivers & Bayelsa on that list too?
You can see my point.

Buhari and the emilokan demented drug criminal will be put to shame after 2023 elections.

Okay..
Cool.

he no concern me..na dem sabi

Liar Mohammed is a bigger tyrant than Buhari himself

Good

The difference is clear! Any day Oga na Master.


https://twitter.com/KemPatriot/status/1560934420047093761?t=ztxjMMD2Jcm6v4z91ztcog&s=09

Do they not realise that the cost of diesel has skyrocketed tremendously and that radio/TV stations are just struggling to stay on-air.

R

:-Xa

Ok

Chai those media houses will be wailing and crying now bcus Election is around the corner
#Cashout about to be missed 56% ........ Loading

Useless NRC

Nigeria will be great again... whether the devil likes it or not in Jesus name

Funny.

The country is hard, a lot of people are operating on a loss.

Q

Actually none of them even went offair in the first place. Maybe they took it with a pinch of salt or NBC didn't really implement the licence takeover stuff.

All the same , they should bear with these stations for God's sake, most of them are running at loss with the diesel price on the high side and maintenance costs going up on a daily.

I remember at a time, some of them running 24hrs in Lagos had to cut down their time, closed by midnight and returned around 5am.
Some are still doing it up till now.

It's not easy generally for media houses

Shame to NBC

Ok

Where do they expect me to get the money between now and Tuesday? Shishi I won’t pay



Why is nairaland not on the list? Nigeria and ojoro

Ok

You federal government does not provide a conducive environment for bussinesses, radio stations to strive..this radio stations are struggling in this bad economy and uncondusive environment...bad roads, no constant electricity light, multiple taxation, high exchange rate of dollars ...what you just know it's to collect tax and dues, levies from this bussinesses and radio stations without providing a conducive environment for ththis bussiness and radio station to strive..

Lol time to start switching to podcasts. These broadcasters can't get enough ad revenue to cover their cost.