Nigerian Court Blocks Regulator From Sanctioning Broadcasters
A Nigerian court has issued a ruling restraining the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from sanctioning broadcasters over certain code provisions. This decision, hailed by Amnesty International, prevents the NBC from punishing media outlets for expressing opinions.
The Story
Analyzing sources…
Source Diversity
Source Diversity
Moderate (37/100)Sources
Court restrains NBC from sanctioning broadcasters over code provisions, Amnesty International hails ruling
The court restrained the NBC, its officers and agents from enforcing or imposing sanctions on broadcast stations based on specific sections of the 6th edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, pending the hearing of a motion on notice. The court restrained the NBC, its officers and agents from enforcing or imposing sanctions on broadcast stations based on specific sections of the 6th edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, pending the hearing of a motion on notice. The post Court restrains ...
By Emmanuel Agbo
Read full article →Amnesty hails court order stopping NBC sanctions
Amnesty International hails a court ruling stopping NBC sanctions on broadcasters, calling it a boost for free expression and media independence in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/amnesty-hails-court-order-stopping-nbc-sanctions/
By Punch Newspapers
Read full article →Court restrains NBC from threatening broadcasters
The Federal High Court in Lagos has stopped the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from threatening, sanctioning, or punishing broadcast stations and presenters for expressing personal opinions as facts, bullying or intimidating guests, or failing to maintain neutrality. The post Court restrains NBC from threatening broadcasters appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Emmanuel Okogba
Read full article →
