The Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA)’s legal suit is set to begin on Friday, November 29th, 2024, before the Federal High Court Abuja against Network Arewa24 Ltd., operators of the Arewa24 TV channel, as well as seven other parties, alleging unlawful operations, monopolistic practices, and cultural exploitation.
According to an issued statement in Abuja, Chairman of the NBMOA Board of Trustees, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, said, the matter, which challenges the licensing and operational status of the defendants, underscores the NBMOA’s commitment to lawful broadcasting standards, NBC Code, ARCON regulatory and Federal Government, Local Content Policy compliance within the host communities in Nigeria.
The suit, which is scheduled for a hearing before Justice Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), addresses concerns that unlicensed broadcasting disrupts the legal and competitive landscape, impacting both media owners and audiences.
