₦airaland Forum

Gandollar:
Na Dem ..


Oluwole things.

The difference is clear... Ovation magazine is a photo album..... And nothing but scandal sheets... Celebrating bestial tastes of people who have taken from us and are rubbing it in our faces.

Oghene86:
Hmm oga make we know hear stories later because we know you get problems with women

Na true ooo. This specs wey Akpabio wear fit be xray ooo.... Abi scanner.

Rossikk:
Please is this borehole still in operation?

I was expecting Peter Obi to give us update on its operation,

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKt_FHeXkAAG-Ea.jpg

Please direct this question to Datti. He is, from *Zaria.

Rupertek:
Selective justice is not injustice, it is justice in phases..all goat thieves cannot be caught in a swoop

Chai.... See logic. High sense no go kill you. Say Amen.

tundegan:
That's how they always dey work against themselves.

Ayo is just a perfect example

The are "CONNIVING" again, to bring back Tinubu in 2027... Pun intended.

TimeManager:
This man was compulsorily retired by the State's judiciary for gross misconduct, anything he's saying is only for face saving.



-Kiss the truth!

Please, what orders do magistrates take from governors? What happens to separation of powers?

MASTAkiLLAh:
Good thing about this is that it'll be given to a crony so they'll have to give him some traffic therefore, win win for the SE and oga dem

Why can they not stick to the usual 10/15/20/25/30 year periods, renewable of course.

I think 80 years is too long and I'm f there is a problem, the whole intention will be scutttled through protracted litigation.

My opinion though.

guobe:
The wider audience don't use data to listen to radio stations .
I have never gone online to listen to radio stations when I have a lot of stuffs to do online.
People in remote villages can't buy data so China will fill the vacuum with their propaganda.

And Americans are not doing just that?

aminulive:
POLITICSNIGERIA.COM

Abuja – The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) may be on the brink of a major regulatory shake-up as concerns over the pricing strategies, content access, and advertising monopolies of Nigeria’s dominant pay-TV operators come under intense scrutiny.

Though no formal directive has been issued, remarks made by NBC Director-General Charles Ebuebu during an informal exchange with journalists after attending an industry event in Lagos have set the industry on edge, fueling speculation that the regulator is finally moving to rein in exploitative market practices.

The urgency of the situation has been further underscored by a formal petition from DAAR Communications, owners of Africa Independent Television (AIT), which accused major pay-TV platforms of stifling competition and using their market power to restrict access to free-to-air (FTA) content. But if that wasn’t enough to trigger alarm bells in government, what followed surely did—a sudden subscription price hike by one of the country’s biggest pay-TV operators, despite the naira gaining strength and inflation beginning to ease.

The timing of the price increase has sparked outrage, with consumer groups questioning why a company would raise costs at a time when the price of other goods and services is falling. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has since challenged the draconian pricing strategy, and in a rare public alignment, the NBC has now declared full support for the FCCPC’s intervention.

Behind the scenes, the presidency has now directed the establishment of high-level ad-hoc teams within the regulatory agency to conduct a short-term review of the sector, signaling that the federal government is not only watching but may be preparing to act decisively.

THE FTA CRISIS: PAY-TV OPERATORS BLOCKING ACCESS TO FREE CONTENT

One of the most contentious issues under review is how pay-TV companies have turned free-to-air (FTA) channels into part of their paid subscription models. While these channels are meant to be freely accessible to all Nigerians, pay-TV operators have long bundled them into premium packages, ensuring that subscribers must pay to access content that is supposed to be free.

This deliberate restriction of FTA access has allowed pay-TV operators to meet their regulatory obligations while suppressing independent broadcasters, effectively cornering the market and forcing consumers into unnecessary payments.

Industry sources suggest that NBC’s review could lead to an enforceable policy ensuring that FTA channels remain truly free, whether a viewer is subscribed to a pay-TV package or not. Such a measure would restore fair competition, allowing independent broadcasters to reach their full audience without interference from dominant platforms seeking to control distribution.

This potential shift is widely seen as a direct challenge to the business model of major pay-TV platforms, which have long relied on their ability to bundle FTA channels into their paid offerings, forcing viewers to subscribe even when they don’t need to. Should NBC move forward with such a policy, it would represent one of the most significant regulatory interventions in the Nigerian broadcast sector in years.

THE ADVERTISING MONOPOLY: TIME TO BREAK THE STRANGLEHOLD?

Beyond price hikes and content access, another key issue under scrutiny is the monopolization of advertising revenue in the pay-TV sector. Industry analysts have long pointed out that a few dominant platforms control a disproportionate share of the advertising market, leaving independent broadcasters struggling to secure funding.

NBC’s review is expected to consider measures to cap the percentage of advertising revenue that pay-TV operators can command. The goal is simple—redirect a greater share of the market to independent broadcasters who rely solely on ad revenue to survive.

Additionally, NBC is said to be considering expanding the digital access fee, currently applied to certain pay-TV services, to all platforms benefiting from the Nigerian media market, including digital streaming services. This would ensure that all players profiting from Nigerian audiences reinvest a fair share into local content production, jobs, and infrastructure development, aligning with the government’s broader economic plan to expand the creative sector into a N3 trillion industry by 2030.

The growing influence of digital streaming services like Netflix, Showmax, and Amazon Prime may also come under increasing regulatory focus. While these platforms have provided greater content diversity and access to global programming, there is concern that they have been allowed to profit from the Nigerian market without making sufficient reinvestments into local content production.

Sources indicate that NBC’s review may explore policies to collaborate with streaming platforms and reinvest a percentage of their Nigerian revenue into local productions. This would ensure that the country’s content creators benefit from the streaming boom rather than simply serving as consumers of foreign content.

NBC AND FCCPC: A UNITED FRONT AGAINST PRICE HIKES

The NBC’s decision to publicly align with the FCCPC on the issue of unjustified price increases signals a rare moment of regulatory unity. The fact that subscription costs are rising even as the naira strengthens and inflation drops raises serious questions about whether consumers are being taken advantage of by operators who are using their market control to set arbitrary prices.

Industry insiders suggest that the regulatory stance could set the stage for a wider investigation into pay-TV pricing structures, particularly how these companies justify their frequent price hikes despite economic conditions that suggest they should be lowering costs, not increasing them.

The possibility of sweeping regulatory intervention has split opinions in the industry.

Independent broadcasters and content creators see this as a long-overdue correction. For years, they have been locked out of fair competition, watching as pay-TV operators dominate advertising revenue, control content distribution, and force subscribers to pay for channels that should be free.

However, major pay-TV providers have been more cautious, with industry executives privately warning that increased regulation could “discourage investment” and “disrupt business models”.

One senior pay-TV official, speaking anonymously, expressed concern that the review process may introduce “unnecessary uncertainty” into the market. “There is a way to ensure fair competition without damaging the industry’s ability to attract investment,” he said.

THE PRESIDENCY’S NEXT MOVE: TO ACT OR TO WATCH?

While the presidency has not issued any direct public orders, its decision to mandate an immediate review of pay-TV and broadcast practices suggests that it is closely monitoring the situation.

The Tinubu administration has repeatedly emphasized the importance of creating a media and entertainment sector that works for all players, not just a select few. Sources suggest that the outcome of NBC’s review will be closely aligned with the government’s economic and creative sector goals—but how far the administration is willing to go remains to be seen.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

With high-level regulatory reviews underway, public backlash against rising subscription prices, and growing government interest in breaking monopolistic control, Nigeria’s pay-TV industry is at a crossroads.

If the NBC follows through on its review, Nigerians could soon see FTA channels that are truly free, advertising revenue that is more evenly distributed, and streaming platforms that reinvest in local content rather than extracting profits without giving back.

But if the dominant pay-TV operators successfully lobby their way out of meaningful reforms, business will continue as usual—with Nigerians paying higher subscription costs for channels that should be free, independent broadcasters struggling for survival, and corporate giants dictating the rules of the game.

One thing is certain—the era of unchecked dominance in Nigeria’s broadcast sector is being challenged like never before. Whether this results in real change or yet another quiet backroom settlement remains to be seen.

https://politicsnigeria.com/nbc-regulatory-shift-presidency-review/

Is it not possible to ensure that the, service is pay per view? Just like per second billing for cell phones. Those who know should enlighten us please.

APCHaram:
You do know that you can easily enable dark mode from your browser settings? .

Please show me how to do it.... Thanks

aswani:
This is an interesting development, I am looking forward to seeing a tribal breakdown of the members if these regional and diaspora advisory Council.

I am hopeful it would fairly reflect the make up of our great country Mgeria.

Hmmm... Cannot agree more.

ttobizz:
Obedient is a movement not a political party or an affiliate of any political party. As the name suggests Peter Obi is the head of the Obedient movement. The Obedient movement shall be domiciled in any political party Peter Obi finds himself tomorrow, by extention Obi doesn't need the approval of any political party to organize his movement.

A rolling Stone gathers no moss.

AMI3:
Listen to what u are writing, does it really makes sense to u?

For ur information Obidient Movement has nothing to do with any party they are not. Obidient Movement has no alliance with any party. In other words anywhere Obi pitch his tent that is where Obidient Movement stand.

LP has no business with Obidient Movement.

What is the difference between this movement and the Zionist Party in lsrael? Form your party and broadcast your bile. Let us see you in your true colours.

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Please, Nairalanders, come to my rescue. What do l do?

simpleseyi:
Even the one wey be PM and was doing yamayama, we kicked her ass out, not to talk this Ijebu vagabond wey just be opposition leader like Atiku and Obi. She is not in a position to do anything

Very limited shelf life. Sell by date just round the corner. Na Waka pass she dey do.

Flangelo12:
She'll be used and dumped.

Leave her to find out.

Left to me, we should just go with the flow. Conservative Party leaders have, a very short shelf life.

healthkknatural:
Who is Nigerians President Father ?

This is a Simple Question, I was told Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji ( Late ) is His Mother .. There are some Doubt and Controversies concerning this.That is Well Taken .. Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji ( Late ) ...

That is Left to those that doesn't Believe that ,It's Left to them .

But Honestly ,Who is Nigerians President Biological Father ?

His Name ,His Picture and The Town He Hails From .


Would be Glad to Have His Profile .

It's Not New ,I know for sure that this Question would make Some Members of this Forum to starts Insulting & Bullying others On tribal ,Political Grounds etc .


I'm Quite Aware ,There are some that are ever ready to Turn Every Threads to Arguments Fields.

Whichever ways it's being Twisted my Question Still Remains .

The President of the Federal Republic of My Dear Country Nigeria

I seek to know who His Father is .

If you Know , I'm Ignorant ,Pls.Let me know . Even sef, who are you ?

At least ,This Would Arm an Historian ,A Profile Collector and Writer about Nation Heads


Thank You .

Some folks here would want to know who yours is.

helinues:
Have you ever been proud of your own talk on this forum?

Have you ever been consistent with your own yarning/support/believe?

You supported Buhari first election

You knocked Peter Obi all through when he was Anambra state governor but he's now the best curry to cook Taiwan rice.

2019 election, Atiku was the best messiah but in 2023, Atiku shouldn't contest where Peter Obi dey

You supported Ipob and UGM who brought destruction to your own region, then it was Biafra or nothing but when the election came around, you changed the tunes.

Dispute any of what I wrote above to prove your consistency . Few out of many of your inconsistency

You must collect that 5M.

mrvitalis:
Show me prove I was looking for a hotel receptionist job in the last 7 years and get 5 million naira instantly

Put your money where your mouth is and don't he a coward like you are known for

Na so one guy promise 5m on Channels TV and we know, what happened.

Seun Neva see shishi

How much?

samomoli:
Please post him to western countries where his dress code would be suit . Shirts and trousers. My people understand why

Dress must be without pockets sha

malali:
Tinubu is yet to pay anyone the 70k
We owe approximately $110 billion dollars in total national debt.
Tinubu has already borrowed at least $6.5 billion in addition to the previous.
Obasanjo paid down the Debt, since he left they have been increasing the Debt.
Now they are increasing the debt without paying petrol or forex subsidy.

Obasanjo was president when those unfortunate figures were fixed as salaries and fringe benefits for the legislators in 1999 . That is my point.

malali:
Sometimes i am worried, that if Baba Iyabo passes on who will be able to look the governement in the face and say the truth.

1-He stood up to Abacha, when everybody else was afraid.

2-He Paid all the debts, when he was president. (While still paying petrol and forex subsidy)

3-He stood up to the cabal when Yaradua died and goodluck jonathan's succession was in doubt.

4-Wrote a harsh letter to GEJ, when his financial excesses were deemed too much.

5-Has currently cautioned Tinubu that his subsidy removal and fiscal policies are not lower-cadre citizens friendly.

6-He has now come out to say NASS salary fixing is immoral.

We cant help but write this mans name in history.

Chief Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo, GCFR,
Balogun of Owu.

The salaries were fixed under his watch.

OGwales:
The North is wise and cunning, they want the Nigeria military to take over so that Nigeria won't break up. Once the military takes over ehn, all una Biafra and Oduduwa nation agitation will be over. All of una typing rubbish on social media won't have the privilege again, no freedom of speech again.

And I am very sure the military man that will take over will be of the northern extraction 😔😔😔 then after counter coups will be the norm of the day, it has happened before 😔

Few individuals are benefitting massively from the illiteracy in the northern region.

Yes they will do a coup and make Peter Obi president like some people wanted to give Awo.

Sarcastic101:
I'm entitled to my opinion that people should eat unwashed food because it's more healthier.

Isn't the above opinion stupid?

A person being entitled to their opinion doesn't make the opinion less stupid

Give me two benefits of the opinions of those who support the present government in the lives of Nigerians today

Have you looked at the mirror?

Sarcastic101:
Bonhoeffer's theory of stupidity explains stupidity as the willful ignorance or rejection of the truth, it's a situation whereby someone sees that something is true, knows that it's true but refuses to believe it
A very popular example is that of a man who climbs a tree and rests on a weak branch,the branch begins to break slowly and an onlooker tells him to come down from the tree because the branch will break off and he'd fall,the man sees and knows what is happening to him but he refuses to believe that he'd fall, eventually the branch breaks and he falls, breaking his leg. Then he acts surprised giving more evidence that he's a certified stupid man.

According to Bonhoeffer, stupidity is very dangerous,more dangerous than malice or hate because in a society where the decisions and opinions of people are very important eg a democratic society people would constantly make stupid decisions which would be harmful to themselves (which is very okay) and others who had no hand in making such desicion (which is sad)

APC supporters are stupid people, and any one who supports the present government while the see and know very well how hard it has made the lives of innocent nigerians is a stupid person.

They're not oblivious of the fact that this government is a mistake nor are they ignorant that it has brought untold hardship on everyone but their insistence to believe otherwise makes them stupid people.

Stupid people are dangerous people because their stupidity can affect your life to very great extents.

Stupidity is when others must think like you and they are not entitled to to their opinions. I agree with your last statement l hopeyou will have the courage to look in the mirror.
Cheers

Sarcastic101:
Bonhoeffer's theory of stupidity explains stupidity as the willful ignorance or rejection of the truth, it's a situation whereby someone sees that something is true, knows that it's true but refuses to believe it
A very popular example is that of a man who climbs a tree and rests on a weak branch,the branch begins to break slowly and an onlooker tells him to come down from the tree because the branch will break off and he'd fall,the man sees and knows what is happening to him but he refuses to believe that he'd fall, eventually the branch breaks and he falls, breaking his leg. Then he acts surprised giving more evidence that he's a certified stupid man.

According to Bonhoeffer, stupidity is very dangerous,more dangerous than malice or hate because in a society where the decisions and opinions of people are very important eg a democratic society people would constantly make stupid decisions which would be harmful to themselves (which is very okay) and others who had no hand in making such desicion (which is sad)

APC supporters are stupid people, and any one who supports the present government while the see and know very well how hard it has made the lives of innocent nigerians is a stupid person.

They're not oblivious of the fact that this government is a mistake nor are they ignorant that it has brought untold hardship on everyone but their insistence to believe otherwise makes them stupid people.

Stupid people are dangerous people because their stupidity can affect your life to very great extents.

Stupidity when others must think like you and they are not entitled to to their opinions. I agree with your last statement l hopeyou will have the courage to look in the mirror.
Cheers