The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined 88 radio and
television stations NGN 11.78 million for contravention of the Nigeria
Broadcasting Code, reports the Daily Trust. The NBC said the commission
was compiling the list of errant stations to be sanctioned for
unwholesome broadcasting. Head of public affairs at NBC Maimuna Jimada
said that their offences ranged from breaches of rules on vulgar lyrics,
unverifiable claims and hate speeches, among other things.
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