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2021
Nigeria's broadcasting commission fines Channels TV and Inspiration FM
Fine or penalty
Nigeria's National Broadcasting Commission directed Channels TV and Inspiration FM to each pay a N5 million penalty over alleged breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code relating to broadcasts featuring IPOB. The commission said it set aside the option of suspending their licences after reviewing the stations' appeals and apologies.
Stated objective. The commission said the penalties were intended to serve as a deterrent.
Source excerpt
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined Channels TV and Inspiration FM, Lagos N5 million each for alleged infractions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
The Commission has, however, directed both stations to pay N5 million penalty each to serve as a deterrent.
The statement said, “Following the announcements of liability to the sanctions stated in 15.1.1 and 15.1.2 both stations have accepted culpability for the infractions and earlier offered unreserved apologies for the breaches.