Broadcasting
NBC Meeting Urges Balance, Respect in Political Broadcast
A family meeting called by National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has urged broadcast stations to ensure balance and give access to all shades of opinion with due respect to professionalism, the Code and the NBC Act.
Rising from one-day meeting with the theme “Political Broadcasts: Getting it Right,” the participants also recommended the constitution of political broadcast forum at state levels to take into consideration the peculiarities of each state.
The meeting which held March 19 was chaired by Mr. Osa Sunny Adun, president, DBN Television and had in attendance Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki Nakande, former Minister of State for Information and Communication; eight state commissioners of Information and two permanent secretaries.
Similarly, there were 115 proprietors/representatives of proprietors of broadcast stations of the federal and state governments, public and private stations across the country.
In his keynote address, Engr. Yomi Bolarinwa, director-general, NBC, said the “family meeting was called with a view to strategizing for the betterment of the industry.
Alhaji Garba Bello Kankarofi, registrar, APCON, presented a paper on political adverts and decency, while Mr. Mark Ojiah, secretary to the Commission, gave a welcome address in which he requested for open talks to achieve far reaching resolutions.
The meeting observed that public-owned broadcast stations operate largely as the mouth piece of government instead of representing the whole society while the private stations operate as the mouth piece of the rich and powerful. Thereby the common man is abandoned by both.
They said that instances abound when broadcasting has been used to the detriment of the nation.
Stations are increasingly coming under pressure to polarize the society along the lines of opposing political divides.
According to them, there is near-total absence of proper supervision and gate-keeping by station owners, station managers and editors and that gate-keeping is crucial and through it broadcasters are expected to use their expertise and knowledge to promote generally accepted social values and norms, especially civil and social responsibilities.
They also said that some broadcasters commit serious breaches against the provisions of the Code, which attracts severe sanctions, adding that active Nigerian Society of Broadcasters is required.
The meeting said that broadcasters need to be wary of “super anchors” that make subjective, unprofessional and abusive remarks without consideration for fair-hearing and that government stations do not have the capacity to say no to their governors/proprietors.
“There is the challenge of disproportionate financial capacity of contending candidates and political parties. However the need for the Commission to ensure fairness cannot be over-emphasized.
Super anchors” make no effort to carry out research on issues they present on radio and television.
There is the tendency for stations to have sympathy for the political views of their owners” they said.
They therefore recommended the establishment of appropriate concept of gate-keeping in order for broadcasters to use their expertise and knowledge to promote civic and social responsibilities.
The meeting also urged the NBC to invite state governors for free discussions concerning ethical broadcasting and that broadcast stations should begin to network among themselves to red-flag unruly staff.
“There is need for effective control of the broadcast media, irrespective of their ownership so that the media is not used to the detriment of the nation.
Political advertising must comply with the APCON Code of Practice, the Nigeria Broadcasting Code and the Electoral Act. In addition, all adverts should be submitted to APCON for vetting” they said.
According to them, both public and private broadcast stations are guilty of some degree of proprietary interference therefore stakeholders should rally round the Commission to sanitize the airwaves and that nobody has the right to abuse anyone on air therefore, stations must stop it.
“The Commission must provide rules and regulation to protect broadcasters from the excesses of their proprietors. There is the need for mentoring considering the very wide generational gap between the old and new crop of broadcasters.
National interest should be foremost in the mind of broadcasters to ensure peace and stability in the polity. This kind of forum should be organized more often as we approach 2015 elections.
In factual discussion panels, people should be allowed to express their opinion, so long as there is no abuse.
The Commission should ensure proper accreditation of broadcast training institutions and establishments.
The crisis and disaster situation in places like Borno, whenever on panelist discussion should ensure fair representation of the views and opinions of the people with first hand information on the subject matter.” They concluded.
David Adedeji Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, has shared his past suicidal thoughts as he dropped Oriadé, his sixth studio album yesterday.
Davido
Davido said he chose the date on purpose as it marks exactly 15 years since he began his professional music career.
Oriadé is a Yoruba word combining “Ori,” meaning destiny, and “Adé,” meaning crown.
It translates to “the crowned head.” The album has 13 tracks and features Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura, Leon Thomas, Mayorkun, and Llona.
It follows his 2025 project, 5ive, which reached number two on the Billboard World Albums chart.
Davido also announced an international tour to support the new record.
In the days leading up to the release, Davido gave interviews that revealed personal details about his past and his current life.
Speaking to Vibe Magazine on Thursday, he described a 2014 incident in Ghana that left him feeling suicidal.
He said he invited a woman back to his hotel room after a show, and she later posted a photo of him sleeping online.
He said the fallout overwhelmed him.
“My daddy was calling me. My sisters were calling me. If I saw the balcony that day, I would have jumped,” he said.
He said he was young at the time and did not fully understand the consequences of his actions.
He described the experience as a turning point that changed how he thinks about privacy and fame.
In the same interview, he explained why he often dresses down in public despite his wealth.
He recalled a trip to the South of France where he went out in shorts and slippers without his watch.
“I’ve been on jets, I’ve been flying, I’ve been in all these places since I was a baby. I’ve been seeing money since I was a baby. So all these things don’t really excite me,” he said.
He added that he sometimes prefers to drive a Toyota to the supermarket in Atlanta instead of one of his luxury cars.
In a separate livestream with Davrel, Davido spoke about how his life has changed since marrying his wife, Chioma, and becoming a father.
He said his home no longer holds the large crowds it once did.
“I can no longer have 100 people in my house like before,” he said.
He said he speaks to Chioma every day regardless of his schedule.
He also disclosed that he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 a month on himself, not including costs for his wife, children, jewelry and cars.
He said the amount is lower when he is in the United States, where he described his lifestyle as quieter.
Africa Prudential Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation, revenue diversification and sustainable growth after reporting a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026.
Dr Catherine Nwosu
The company made this known during its H1 2026 Investor Call, which brought together institutional investors, shareholders, investment analysts, regulators and other stakeholders to review its financial performance and strategic outlook.
Dr Catherine Nwosu, managing director and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Prudential, said the company’s performance reflected the resilience of its business model and the effectiveness of its long-term growth strategy despite prevailing macroeconomic challenges.
According to the company’s financial results, gross earnings rose by 27 per cent year-on-year to N4.28 billion, from N3.34 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.
Profit before tax increased by 22 per cent to N2.41 billion, while profit after tax grew by 18 per cent to N1.59 billion.
The company also reported a 27 per cent rise in net operating income to N4.21 billion, while total assets increased by 13 per cent to N46.53 billion.
Shareholders’ funds equally rose by 13 per cent to N12.52 billion, reflecting continued financial strength.
Management attributed the performance to sustained growth in its core registrar business, increased corporate action activities in the Nigerian capital market, improved treasury earnings and rising adoption of its technology-driven solutions.
The company said it was steadily transforming from a traditional share registrar into a broader technology and business solutions provider serving Nigeria’s capital market ecosystem.
During the interactive session, investors sought clarification on the sustainability of earnings, particularly as interest rates are expected to moderate.
Responding, Nwosu said the company was deliberately expanding its recurring fee-based revenue streams to reduce dependence on treasury income.
“Interest rates influence our treasury income positively, but that is why we are deliberately diversifying our revenue streams.
“Our strategy is to grow recurring fee-based business lines such as our digital solutions, Know Your Customer (KYC) services, Annual General Meeting (AGM) technology, probate services and the SabiVest mobile app.
“Over time, this will reduce our reliance on interest income and create a more balanced and resilient earnings mix,” she said.
Nwosu noted that increasing capital market activities had created stronger demand for seamless digital investor experiences, improved operational efficiency and enhanced compliance solutions.
She said the company would continue investing in technology-enabled products capable of delivering long-term value to shareholders while strengthening its competitive position.
According to her, Africa Prudential has identified five strategic priorities for the second half of 2026.
The priorities include driving sustainable growth across its core registrar and emerging business lines, accelerating technology-led product innovation, strengthening brand leadership, investing in talent development and deepening corporate governance.
She said the investor engagement demonstrated the company’s commitment to transparency, accountability and regular engagement with shareholders and the investment community.
Africa Prudential reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging innovation, operational excellence and sound financial management to sustain growth and strengthen its leadership position in Nigeria’s capital market.
Gugu Gumede and S’Dumo Mtshali, the power couple in Netflix’s telenovela, The Polygamist, will be guest on this week’s edition of African Voices, which is sponsored by Globacom on Cable News Network (CNN).
The 22-episode sitcom focuses on the misadventures of an adulterous spouse who unknowingly entangles his family in the difficulties of polygamy.
The film depicts a series of intrigues, betrayals, and other events that shattered the harmony of a once-perfect marriage.
The fictional couple in Johannesburg are interviewed by the programme’s anchor, Larry Madowo, for a 30-minute show in which they discuss their personal experiences and the difficulties they have in the film industry, such as coping with popularity and typecasting and advocating for more actor protections.
Gumede, a 34-year-old South African who attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles to study acting, portrayed Joyce Gomora in the telenovela.
In addition to her part in The Polygamist, Gumede has portrayed Mamlambo, a prophetess on “Uzalo”, the most watched television program in South Africa, and Mandisa in “Generations”, one of the country’s most popular series.
Mtshali, a 43-year-old South African actor who portrayed Jonasi Gomora, gained notoriety in 2010 after competing in and winning the SABC1 reality program, “Class Act”. In the same year, he landed his first major part in the drama series “Intersexions” on SABC1.
Among other films, he has starred in “Inside Story” (2011), “Avenged” (2013), “iNumber Number: Jozi Gold” (2023), “Back of the Moon”, and “The Four of Us” (2025).
This special double-cast episode will feature on DSTV channel 401 on Saturday at 8a.m. It will be repeated same day at 11a.m., Sunday at 3.30a.m.,6p.m., Monday at 3a.m. and 5.45p.m. as well as on Tuesday,5.45p.m.
The repeats continue next week Saturday at 7.30a.m., 11a.m.;Sunday 3.30a.m., 6p.m.,and on Monday at 3a.m.
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