The Kano State Government has banned live political programmes across all media platforms in the state, citing the need to preserve the state’s cultural and religious values. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, journalists and media guests are now required to sign an undertaking to avoid making…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is set to host the 14th edition of AFRICAST, Africa’s premier broadcast and media technology event, from October 20 to 24, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos. The event, themed “Navigating the Digital Surge: Building a Resilient African Media Ecosystem for the Future,” aims to provide a…
Seasoned broadcaster Ajibola Akinyefa has been appointed as the General Manager of Iri 96.1 FM, Ibadan. Akinyefa confirmed the development, marking a new chapter in his broadcasting career. As a well-known name in Ibadan’s media circles, Akinyefa brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He has previously worked at Lagelu FM, Agidigbo FM,…
The broadcasting industry has lost a legend with the passing of Alagba Yemi Ogunyemi, a renowned veteran broadcaster. Ogunyemi, best known for anchoring the popular Yoruba TV quiz programme “Ẹ Ń BÁ LÁYÀ” on NTA Ibadan, left an indelible mark on Nigerian television. He also hosted the traditional alternative dispute resolution TV programme “AGBORANDUN” on…
The Association of Travel and Tourism Writers of Nigeria (ATTWON) has praised Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, for his dedication to promoting tourism in Nigeria. ATTWON described Ojo-Lanre as a “relentless force” whose decades of advocacy have significantly advanced domestic tourism and projected Nigeria’s cultural heritage globally….
TVC News, a leading satellite digital television platform in Nigeria, has become the first broadcaster in the country to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) news anchors. The AI anchors will deliver news in five languages: English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin, catering to a diverse audience across Nigeria. According to Edward Akintara, Corporate Communications Manager, the…
Agbaletu TV, a popular Yoruba-language program, has been making waves in the music industry by providing a platform for artistes to share their stories and experiences. Founded by Dele Adeyanju, a seasoned broadcast journalist and musician, Agbaletu TV has become a go-to destination for fans of Fuji and Juju music. In a recent interview, Adeyanju…
Tobiloba Ogunsina, a popular radio presenter with 32fm, also known as Wokilumo, has expressed disappointment over the current state of newspaper review programs on Ibadan’s radio stations. According to him, these shows have lost their credibility and are now more focused on sensationalism than factual reporting. Ogunsina lamented that hosts often read directly from their…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) recently organized a one-day stakeholder engagement in Kano, aiming to address the rising concerns of unprofessional broadcasting standards in the state. The event brought together participants from 45 broadcast stations in Kano. In his address, NBC Director General Mr. Charles Ebuebu emphasized the need for broadcasters to adhere to the…
TVC Communications, a leading media conglomerate, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new radio station, Yanga 89.9 FM, in Lagos State. The new radio station, which broadcasts in Pidgin language, is located in the state-of-the-art Eko Atlantic City, Lagos Island, the new headquarters of TVC Communications. Yanga 89.9 FM joins the ranks…
