THE BROADCASTER IS NOT A JOURNALIST

By Olabode Makinwa I have watched, with deep concern, how the lines between journalism and broadcasting are being carelessly blurred in Ibadan. As someone who has devoted years to the practice of investigative journalism, I cannot stay silent while many On-Air Personalities (OAPs) parade themselves as journalists simply because they hold a microphone or sit…

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33 YEARS OF NBC

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) was established 33 years ago with a singular mandate: to regulate, guide, and nurture the broadcasting industry in Nigeria. Over these three decades, we have grown together — from the era of limited analogue transmissions to the present digital age where voices, stories, and innovations find expression across multiple platforms.This…

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NBC STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The Directorate of Operational Safety and Health, on Tuesday, 19th August 2025, organised a Staff Development and Wellness Talk at the Nigeria Broadcast Institute (NBI). The Director General of the Commission, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, in his remarks, welcomed participants and urged them to pay close attention to the facilitators. He emphasised that the knowledge gained…

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MEDIA GROUP LAUNCHES INITIATIVE

The Media Transformative Group has unveiled a far-reaching initiative designed to enhance professional media practice, strengthen the capacity of media organizations, and inspire a culture of healthy competition within Ibadan’s dynamic media landscape. The Group under the visionary Leadership of Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu, the General Manager of Pensioners FM, has the General Manager of I-Flier…

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PRESENTER BREAKS DOWN ON AIR

On a live broadcast of Tifuntedo Iroyin on Splash FM Ibadan, Temilade Aloko, broke down in tears after learning of the death of her colleague’s husband.The emotional moment happened towards the end of the news on Saturday morning when her co-presenter announced the passing, prompting her to lose composure on air. The broadcaster explained that…

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ECOWAS NETWORK VISITS NBC

The Board of Management of the National Broadcasting Commission, on the 30th July 2025, received a delegation from the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commission (ECONEC) at the Commission’s headquarters. The visit was part of a post-election follow-up and needs assessment mission, which is a key element of ongoing efforts to support Nigeria’s electoral reform process…

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