MALAWI AUTHORITY VISITS NBC

The  Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority , led by the Director of Broadcasting Mr Zadziko Mankhambo, were at the National Broadcasting Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja on the 13th  of February 2024 on an official visit to conduct a fact-finding mission in Nigeria. During the visit, Mr. Mankhambo in his address stated that the purpose of their visit…

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THREE NIGERIANS ON INTERPOL WATCH LIST

The special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu has asked the international criminal police organisation (Interpol) to place three suspects on its watchlist over an alleged fraud of $6,230,000. The suspects are Adamu Abubakar, Imam Abubakar, and Odoh Eric Ocheme. The federal government had filed extradition charges against the trio for allegedly forging the signature…

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HOW CAF BUNGLED AFCON FINAL

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations may have come and gone, but some of the stories that happened behind the scenes are beginning to emerge. The tournament ended on Sunday with the host nation Ivory Coast defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final. There was nothing controversial about the victory, as the Elephants came out fighting…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF RADIO DAY

Every 13th of February is significant to broadcasters and On Air Personalities as it is tagged The World Radio Day. Radio, a low-cost medium specifically suited to reaching remote communities and vulnerable people, has offered a platform to intervene in the public debate for over a century now and irrespective of people’s educational level, it…

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CRISIS HITS CANADA MEDIA

As Canada’s media contends with major financial instability, newsrooms are laying off their journalists.  In December, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Canada’s public broadcaster, announced it was cutting 600 jobs due to a $125 million budget shortfall. About 200 vacant positions will be scrapped and programming will be reduced.  Reasons for the budget pressures include declining television revenue from advertising,…

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