Some Nigerian broadcasting codes violate human rights

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The affected provisions of the law, the sixth edition, are Articles 3 (1) (1), 3(1) (2), 15(2) (1) of the NBC and Article 15 (5) (1) of the Amendments to the code.

has declared some provisions of the the Nigeria Broadcasting Code as infringements on Nigerian citizens’ rights, including freedom of expression.

“In addition, it ordered that the Respondent ceases to give effect to Articles 3 , 3 , 15 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code and Article 15 of the Amendments to the Nigeria Broadcasting Code until it has aligned same as ordered.The suit was filed by a civil society organisation, Expression now Human Rights Initiative.

The Respondent, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, denies violating the Applicant’s freedom of expression and emphasises its duty to protect citizens’ rights. It argues that the Code aims to promote local content, prevent monopolistic practices, and boost advertising revenue for local broadcasters and content producers. The Respondent states that the National Broadcasting Commission can penalise stations for broadcasting content that incites hate or public disorder.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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