NBC AIT), Silverbird

2022 - 8 - 20

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NBC bows to pressure, extends shutdown order of AIT, Silverbird ... (Daily Trust)

NBC has extended the deadline of revoking the licences of AIT/Ray Power FM, Silverbird TV Network and 50 other broadcast stations.

This extension is due to the appeal by the affected Broadcast Stations, relevant stakeholders, public spirited Individuals and Organizations.” Learn more about our membership [here](https://membership.dailytrust.com/faqs/) Today, we're asking that you support us to do more. Every day, we work hard to provide readers such as you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information. “This is to inform all the affected broadcast stations whose licenses were revoked and given 24 hours to pay all outstanding license fees that the National Broadcasting Commission has extended the period which all outstanding debts are to be paid from 24 hours to Wednesday August 23, 2022.” On Friday, NBC Director-General, Malam Balarabe Ilelah, had announced the revocation of the licences of the stations over N2.6bn debt and ordered the affected stations to shut down within 24 hours.

Broadcasting Organisation, Journalists Union Kick As NBC Orders ... (Arise News)

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.”

NBC gives AIT, STV others days of grace (Daily Sun)

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.

'No Political Undertone' – NBC Says As It Revokes AIT, Silverbird ... (Paradise - News)

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

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NBC under fire for revoking licenses of AIT, Silverbird, others (Ripples Nigeria)

The National Broadcasting Corporation has come under severe criticisms for revoking the operational licenses of some broadcast stations in apparent |

[Investigations3 months ago](https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/special-report-enugu-govt-watches-as-waste-takes-over-state-threatens-public-health-environment/) [Investigations2 months ago](https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/investigation-how-online-fraudsters-siphon-victims-funds-through-sportybet-platform/) [Investigations2 months ago](https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/feature-ogun-residents-waste-collectors-trade-blames-as-refuse-litter-environment/) [Investigations3 weeks ago](https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/investigation-untold-story-of-ondo-oil-producing-communities-battling-poor-health-system/) [Investigations2 weeks ago](https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/investigation-how-roadside-foods-endanger-consumers-life-with-trans-fat-in-northern-nigeria/) We cannot afford the unpleasant outcome of such a media blackout at this time.” [Metro](https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/metro/) [NBC fines Trust TV N5m for alleged ‘glorification’ of terrorism](https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/nbc-fines-trust-tv-n5m-for-alleged-glorification-of-terrorism/) [NBC](https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/reps-minority-caucus-criticises-nbc-over-intimidation-of-channels-tv-journalists/) are said to owe arrears of licence fees amounting to N2.6 billion since 2015.

AIT, Silverbird, Others Get More Time to Pay NBC Debts (FIJ NG)

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.

Buhari regime begged not to shut down AIT, Raypower, Silverbird ... (Peoples Gazette)

"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/)