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JUST IN: NBC Revokes AIT, Silverbird, Raypower, Rhythm FM, Others’ Licences Over Debt
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has revoked the broadcast licences of AIT, Silverbird TV, Raypower FM, and Rhythm FM amongst others over failure to renew their broadcast licences.
www.bigpenngr.com reports that Balarabe Shehu, Director General of the NBC made the announcement on Friday afternoon.
Giving the directives, Shehu also directed its state offices to liaise with security agencies to ensure the shut down of the operation of these stations within the next 24 hours.
According to him, “In May 2022, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) published in the National Dailies, the list of licensees that are indebted to the Commission, and granted them two weeks to renew their licenses and pay their debts or consider their licenses revoked, frequencies withdrawn and the withdrawn frequencies reassigned to others who are ready to abide by the necessary requirements.
“Three months after the publication, some licensees are yet to pay their outstanding debts, in contravention of the National Broadcasting Commission Act CAP N11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, particularly section 10(a) of the third schedule of the Act.
“In view of this development, the continued operation of the debtor stations is illegal and constitutes a threat to national security.
“Therefore, after due consideration, the NBC hereby announces the revocation of the licenses of the under-listed stations and gives them 24 hours to shut down their operations.
“Our offices nationwide are hereby directed to collaborate with security agencies to ensure immediate compliance:
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