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The Nigerian Guild of Editors has voiced strong opposition to the National Broadcasting Commission's (NBC) stated intention to sanction broadcast presenters for expressing personal opinions or allegedly bullying guests. The guild argues such a move infringes upon press freedom and editorial independence.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has strongly condemned a recent directive from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), labeling it a veiled attempt at censorship that jeopardizes media freedom and editorial independence. The union argues the directive could stifle robust public discourse.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw a directive from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) that it claims infringes on press freedom and constitutes unconstitutional censorship. SERAP argues the directive could stifle legitimate journalistic expression and have a chilling effect on reporting, especially with the 2027 elections approaching.
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has alerted broadcasters to uphold ethical standards, particularly concerning guest interactions and platform usage, in anticipation of the 2027 general elections. The commission highlighted concerns about increasing breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
