Description
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the review of the National Broadcasting Code and extant broadcasting laws to reflect stiffer punishment for broadcasting regulations.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji lai Mohammed disclosed this while inaugurating the National broadcasting Commission reform Implementation Commitee.
Specifically, the minister said that the President approved the upward review of fine from N500,000 t0 N5 million for breaches relating to hate speeches, inciting comments and indecency.
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Date of Occurrence
2019-10-10
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State/Country
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Perpetrator
The Presidency
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Source
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