Nigerian NBC Directive Sparks Media Freedom Concerns

Nigeria's National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) issued a directive targeting broadcasters, prompting demands for its withdrawal from SERAP, who deemed it unlawful. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar warned the directive could undermine media independence.

19 Apr, 12:14 — 19 Apr, 12:14

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Tinubu’s aide slams Atiku for criticising NBC over directive to media

Ogra faulted the former vice-president’s position, drawing parallels with a similar directive issued during the 2007 elections when Atiku was in office. The post Tinubu’s aide slams Atiku for criticising NBC over directive to media appeared first on Vanguard News.

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