Web television and radio channels operating in Nigeria will henceforth be regulated under the same stringent policies that apply to traditional broadcasting channels in the country, details of a recently amended code obtained by PREMIUM TIMES says.on August 5, there has been uproar by operators in the industry.
It said part of the aim of the amendment is “To maintain and promote fair and efficient market conduct and effective competition in the broadcast industry in Nigeria or, in the absence of a competitive market, to prevent the misuse of monopoly or market power or anti competitive and unfair practices by broadcasters or licensees or facility providers or equipment suppliers in the broadcast industry;...
According to the commission, the station allowed its platform to air unverifiable and inciting views that can trigger crime and public disorder. Also, some have criticised the section that has empowered the NBC to regulate and enforce sharing exclusive content. On the aspect of free speech, the Executive Director, International Press Council, Lanre Arogundade, said he had already submitted a position paper to the commission on the amended code.
Also, the Head of Department of Public Law, Baze University, Sam Amadi, said the code would freeze free speech and discourage the stations and web platforms from objective and courageous defense of democracy and freedom. He described it as a punitive attack against freedom of expression and democracy.
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