ii.
Receiving and processing applications for the establishment, ownership and
operation of broadcasting stations;
iii.
Recommending
applications
through
the
Minister
to
the
President,
Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces for grants of radio and television
licenses;
iv.
Establishing and enforcing a National Broadcasting Code that contains
guidelines on a variety of issues including licensing, sanctions, etc; and
setting standards with regard to the content and quality of materials for
broadcast.
v.
Initiating and harmonising Government policies on trans-border direct
transmission and reception in Nigeria;
vi.
Monitoring broadcasting or harmful emission, interference and illegal
broadcasting;
vii.
Approving the transmitter power, location of stations, area of coverage; and
viii.
Regulating the types of broadcast equipment to be used.
The categories of broadcasting services include:
i.
Terrestrial and Satellite free-to-air sound/television;
ii.
Satellite subscription direct-to-home sound broadcasting;
iii.
Community broadcasting;
iv.
Content distribution service (syndication); and
v.
Internet broadcast.
The legislative, regulatory and licensing framework for the broadcast sector is
transparent
and
liberalized,
and
seeks
to
regulate
broadcasting
only
in
circumstances where market forces are inadequate to realize public policy
objectives. According to the current policy, broadcast licenses will not be granted to
any religious organization or political party. Private and community interests are
encouraged to contribute to the development of the industry, while foreign interests
are also encouraged to invest and assist in developing broadcast services in the
country.
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