NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMMISSION ACT REPEAL AND ENACTMENT BILL
Bill · Transport
A Bill repeals and re-enacts the National Broadcasting Commission Act to modernize broadcasting regulations for digital media. It targets broadcasters, streaming platforms, content creators, and the public. This strengthens content standards and improves regulatory oversight.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to repeal and re-enact the National Broadcasting Commission Act, modernizing the regulation of broadcasting in Nigeria to address digital media, streaming, and contemporary content challenges.
Who Does It Target?
Broadcasters, media houses, streaming platforms, content creators, advertisers, and the public.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Modernize broadcasting regulation for the digital age, address online content platforms, strengthen content standards, and improve the regulatory capacity of the NBC.
Key Features
Digital Media Regulation: Addresses streaming platforms and digital content Content Standards: Updates broadcasting content standards for modern media Regulatory Modernization: Strengthens NBC's capacity to regulate contemporary broadcasting
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide; all broadcasting and digital media platforms Funding: Broadcasting license fees and government appropriation
How to Access
Current broadcasting regulations remain in effect. The bill would update the framework upon passage.
Impact & Metrics
Would bring Nigeria's broadcasting regulation into the digital age.
Official Resources
Website: nbc.gov.ng Contact: National Broadcasting Commission, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will repeal and replace the National Broadcasting Commission Act 1992 (as amended), operating alongside the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Freedom of Information Act 2011, and the Online Safety Bill.