The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), established in 1992 by Decree 38, serves as Nigeria’s apex regulatory authority for the broadcast industry. It derives its powers from the NBC Act Cap N11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. The Act mandates the Commission to license, monitor, and regulate the industry while also addressing public complaints. However, the NBC faces significant challenges in fulfilling its responsibilities , particularly in regulating certain content—especially political broadcasts—which have become increasingly pervasive. Additionally, the Commission is frequently accused of inaction or bias in favor of certain interests, despite its statutory duty to address public complaints and enforce broadcasting regulations. NBC regulates broadcast stations, accredits educational programs, enforces ethical standards, and mediates industry conflicts. Pundits explain that the National Broadcasting Commission was established to create a regulatory framework that...
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