NBC AIT, Silverbird

Nigeria's National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Friday revoked the licences of the AIT/RayPower FM, Silverbird TV and 50 other broadcasting stations across ...

“We cannot afford the unpleasant outcome of such a media blackout at this time. According to the statement, “A caring government should be concerned about the possibility of job losses rather than revenue generation. “Currently, it is difficult for private stations to import broadcast equipment due to the high exchange rate. Without exaggeration, this will not be complementary to the efforts of the government at generating employment.” This will give room to the thriving of the social media with its attendant consequences. Yemisi Bamgbose, the organisation said it is “seeking for further understanding with the 54 stations listed for shutdown and licence revocation.”

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) said it has extended the shut of erring station to August 23, 2022.

“Following intervention of concerned groups and visible concerted efforts by some defaulting Licensees to offset their debts, the National Broadcasting Commission hereby serves this notice of an extension of the deadline to shut down to 6.00 PM on Tuesday, August 23, 2022,” the statement reads. Ilelah said the decision was motivated by the “intervention of concerned groups” and “visible” efforts by some of the defaulting stations to clear their arrears. But in another statement on Saturday, the commission said it has extended the shutdown to Tuesday, August 23.

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has revoked the broadcast licenses of Silverbird TV, AIT and 50 other broadcasters following their failure to ...

- Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation - Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation - Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation

AN uproar greeted the decision of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to revoke the operating licenses of over 50 broadcast stations in Nigeria on.

Okonkwo further said: “ The fact that so many broadcasting stations have been unable to pay the license fees raises serious questions about the fairness and appropriateness of the fees being imposed on broadcasters by the NBC in such a challenging economic environment. The affected broadcast houses include Silverbird TV (Silverbird Communications Co. Our offices nationwide are hereby directed to collaborate with security agencies to ensure immediate compliance”. Rather, it has chosen to create an environment in which millions of Nigerians will wallow in ignorance, deprived of access to crucial information that they need to make critical decisions in their lives or to enhance their livelihoods.” “A caring government should be concerned about the possibility of job losses instead of revenue generation. He said: “In May 2022, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) published in the National Dailies, the list of licensees that are indebted to the Commission and granted them two weeks to renew their licenses and pay their debts or consider their licenses revoked, frequencies withdrawn and the withdrawn frequencies reassigned to others who are ready to abide by the necessary requirements.

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has suspended the shutdown of broadcast stations whose licences were revoked on Friday over unpaid dues.

According to a statement by Ilelah, the stations owed the commission dues to the tune of N2.6 billion. “Following intervention of concerned groups and visible concerted efforts by some defaulting Licensees to offset their debts, the National Broadcasting Commission hereby serves this notice of an extension of the deadline to shut down to 6.00 PM on Tuesday, August 23, 2022,” the statement reads. Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, the director-general of the commission, said the decision was motivated by the “intervention of concerned groups” and “visible” efforts by some of the defaulting stations to clear their debts.

"All affected broadcast stations which fail to defray their debts on or before August 23, 2022, are directed to shut down by 12:00 a.m. on August 24, 2022."

“Now, I charge the players to go out with determination in their semi-finals match against Egypt. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has extended the period in which all outstanding debts are to be paid from 24 hours to Wednesday. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages. [Economy](https://gazettengr.com/immigration-service-to-recruit-5000-nigerians-says-comptroller-general/) [Immigration service to recruit 5,000 Nigerians, says comptroller-general](https://gazettengr.com/immigration-service-to-recruit-5000-nigerians-says-comptroller-general/) on August 24, 2022.” [Economy](https://gazettengr.com/buhari-regime-begged-not-to-shut-down-ait-raypower-silverbird-other-stations-nbc/) [Buhari regime begged not to shut down AIT, Raypower, Silverbird, other stations: NBC](https://gazettengr.com/buhari-regime-begged-not-to-shut-down-ait-raypower-silverbird-other-stations-nbc/)

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has suspended the revocation of the operating licenses of 52 broadcast stations ...

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. The provision says, “10. 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,.” he added. After the announcement, IPI Nigeria said following the revocation of the licenses of the stations on Friday, it engaged the Ministry of Information and Culture, the NBC and BON. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has suspended the revocation of the operating licenses of 52 broadcast stations owing debt amounting to N2.6 billion in licensing fees until August 23, 2022.