The Federal Government has suspended all reviews of broadcast licence fees indefinitely following concerns over rising operating costs in the broadcasting industry. Information Minister Mohammed Idris announced the decision during a meeting with a delegation of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, led by its Chairman, Tony Akiotu.
Idris directed the National Broadcasting Commission to ensure compliance with the suspension and promised a stakeholders’ meeting on the Digital Switch-Over. He also directed a review of the National Broadcasting Code and instructed the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria to enforce the 45-day payment period for advertising services.