US EditionSERAP, NGE Challenge NBC in Court over Broadcasting Code Sanctions
SERAP and NGE say vague code provisions and sanctions could chill journalism and amount to prior censorship, with no hearing date set.
- On Friday, SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court, Lagos, challenging the National Broadcasting Commission's 'Formal Notice' threatening sanctions against broadcasters for allegedly expressing personal opinions as facts or bullying guests.
- The National Broadcasting Commission recently threatened to sanction broadcast stations and presenters, citing a sustained increase in breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code across news and political programmes.
- SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors argue provisions within the Nigeria Broadcasting Code are unconstitutionally vague, claiming the classification of conduct as a 'Class B breach' creates a chilling effect on legitimate journalistic activity.
- The plaintiffs seek a court order nullifying specific sections of the code and a perpetual injunction preventing the National Broadcasting Commission from enforcing these measures, arguing they violate the Nigerian Constitution.
- Human rights lawyer Femi Falana will lead the legal team as stakeholders warn these restrictions risk limiting scrutiny of political actors and undermining the media's role in ensuring transparent democratic processes.
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unlawful ‘Formal Notice’, which threatens to sanction broadcast stations and presenters for allegedly ‘expressing personal opinions as facts, bullying or intimidating guests, or failing to maintain neutrality.’” […]
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unlawful ‘Formal Notice’, which threatens to sanction broadcast stations and presenters for allegedly ‘expressing personal opinions as facts, bullying or intimidating guests, or failing to maintain […]
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