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MAKURDI: The Federal High Court Abuja, will this Friday, 29th November, 2024, commence the legal suit instituted against Arewa 24 Ltd, by the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA), for its alleged illegal operations.
Other defendants that were joined in the suit are the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, (ARCON), Federal Protection and Consumer Protection Council, MultiChoice Nigeria, StarTimes Nigeria among others.
The Suit that was recently instituted by NBMOA, against Arewa 24 and the seven others was for what the group said was for alleged “unlawful operations, monopolistic practices, and cultural exploitation.”
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, NBMOA, Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, said, “This matter, which challenges the licensing and operational status of the defendants, underscores the NBMOA’s commitment to lawful broadcasting standards, NBC Code, ARCON regulatory and Federal Government, Local Content Policy compliance within the host communities in Nigeria.
“The suit, which is scheduled for a hearing before Justice Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), addresses concerns that unlicensed broadcasting disrupts the legal and competitive landscape, impacting both media owners and audiences.
“Our objective is to ensure a fair, regulated media environment in line with established broadcasting standards, while maintaining a commitment to the rule of law.
The group pointed out that indigenous Broadcast Media Stakeholders in Nigeria’s broadcasting industry are closely watching the case, as its outcome could have significant implications for Broadcast media Advertising Standards and licensing across the country.
