The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) announced that it will shut down any broadcast stations found guilty of using their platforms to undermine Nigeria’s peaceful coexistence. The statement followed a meeting between NBC Director‑General Balarabe Ilelah and representatives of broadcast stations regarding coverage of the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections.
The regulator warned that further breaches of the Broadcasting Code will not be tolerated and that it will not hesitate to revoke the licences of broadcasters who threaten the country’s peace. “The NBC is giving its last warning to broadcast stations and will not hesitate to shut or revoke the licence of any when convinced its activities are capable of undermining the peaceful coexistence of the country,” the statement read. “Any further breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code and Act will no longer be tolerated.”
The commission noted that some stations had given unpatriotic individuals a platform to make subversive, hateful, and inciting remarks, especially after the election. NBC urged broadcasters to avoid promoting negative discourse that is dangerous to democracy and threatens Nigeria’s very existence. “While the commission believes in freedom of expression, it is also compelled to act decisively against any broadcaster that exploits the fragile peace of our nation,” the statement added.
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