The page contained the history of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Gifmis code, Functions, Duties and office addresses as a Federal Government Agency.
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)
National Broadcasting Commission it is the Federal Republic of Nigeria broadcasting regulator.
National Broadcast was established on 24th August 1992 by the Decree 38 of 1992 and later amended as an Act of the National Assembly by the Act55 of 1999 and now known as National Broadcasting Commission Laws of the Federation 2004, among other responsibilities, they regulate and control the broadcasting industry in Nigeria and also headed by 6 directories.
The commission acts in an advisory capacity to the federal government and gathers data, analyze trends, dynamics and momentary state of the industry.
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Gifmis code:
012300800100
NBC Functions
Give applications recommendation through the Minister to the President, Commander in chief of the Armed Forces for the grant of radio and television licenses.
Promoting indigenous Nigerian cultures, moral and community life through broadcasting
It regulates and controls the broadcast industry.
Receiving, considering and investigating complaints from individuals and bodies corporate regarding the content of a broadcast and the conduct of a broadcasting station.
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Duties
National Broadcasting Commission adopts scientific methods of researching to gather data or information.
The commission analyzes trends in line with the dynamism of the industry and advice government accordingly.
The Commission also receive, process and consider applications for the establishment.
NBC Office (Headquarters)
No. 20, Ibrahim Taiwo Street, Aso Villa, Asokoro, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
NBC Zonal offices
ZONES STATE OFFICES
ABUJA ILORIN, LOKOJA, MINNA, LAFIA
BENIN AKURE, SAPELE, AUCHI
ENUGU ONITSHA, UMUAHIA, OWERRI
IBADAN OSHOGBO, ABEOKUTA
JOS BAUCHI, JALINGO, MAKURDI
KADUNA KANO, KATSINA, JIGAWA
LAGOS MAIDUGURI,YOLA, GOMBE
SOKOTO GUSAU, BIRNIN KEBBI
UYO PORT HARCOURT, CALABAR, YENAGOA