The Federal High Court in Abuja, led by Justice Omotosho, is set to hear a lawsuit today involving the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA) against Network Arewa24 Limited, the operators of Arewa24 TV.
Allegations Against Arewa24 TV
The NBMOA alleges that Arewa24 TV has been operating illegally in Nigeria without the necessary broadcasting licenses. The lawsuit also includes key regulatory bodies such as:
- Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
- National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)
- Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON)
- Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)
- MultiChoice Nigeria & StarTimes Nigeria
NBMOA’s Commitment to Media Regulation
The chairman of the NBMOA Board of Trustees, Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, emphasized that the association is dedicated to ensuring a fair and legally regulated media industry.
“Our objective is to maintain a balanced broadcasting landscape while upholding the rule of law,” he stated.
Legal Battle for Nigeria’s Media Industry
The NBMOA initiated the legal action in November 2024, citing concerns that Arewa24 TV’s unlicensed operations pose a risk to Nigeria’s broadcasting standards, impacting media owners and audiences alike.
What’s Next?
With the case coming before the court today, industry stakeholders are keenly watching how this legal battle unfolds.
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