The Federal Government has suspended all reviews of broadcast licence fees by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) indefinitely, following concerns raised by operators over rising costs and the difficult business environment facing Nigeria’s broadcasting industry.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the directive in Abuja on Monday. “Any increase in licence fees is hereby put on hold,” he said.
The minister directed the NBC to ensure strict compliance while the government reviews the situation. He also ordered the Director-General of the NBC to expedite the review of the National Broadcasting Code so that the regulatory framework reflects emerging realities in the industry.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) had raised the concerns. Its Chairman, Dr Tony Akiotu, listed major challenges. They are the review of the Code, licence fees, rising operational costs, access to financing, spectrum allocation and the enforcement of the 45-day advertising payment period.
The government has not said how long the suspension will last, or whether it applies to existing fees.
CDA News Nigeria has not independently confirmed the terms of the directive beyond the minister’s remarks.
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