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Rivers: IBAN condemns demolition of Daar Communications building by State Govt.

Aminu Imam

…Calls for respect of legal process in land disputes The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), has strongly criticized the River State Government for its demolition of Daar Communications PLC’s building and equipment, which houses African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower, on Monday, September 4, 2023. In a press statement issued yesterday by the Chairman of IBAN, Guy Murray-Bruce, the association condemned the actions of the Rivers State Government, labeling it as “self-help,” “illegal,” and “an abuse of the legal order.” IBAN noted that the land dispute between Daar Communications Plc and…

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Rivers: IBAN condemns demolition of Daar Communications Plc by State Govt. 

Aminu Imam

…Calls for respect ol legal process in land disputes Aminu Imam The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has strongly criticized the River State Government for its demolition of Daar Communications PLC’s building and equipment, which houses African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower, on Monday, September 4, 2023. In a press statement issued by the Chairman of IBAN,Guy Murray Bruce the association condemned the actions of the Rivers State Government, labeling it as “self-help,” “illegal,” and “an abuse of the legal order.” IBAN emphasized that the land dispute between Daar…

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High Diesel Cost: “More Private Radio, TV Stations going off-air” – Ramalan sends SOS to PMB

Aminu Imam

Aminu Imam The Vice-Chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, says more private radio and TV stations are going off the airwaves due to the high cost of Automotive Gas Oil, (AGO), otherwise known as diesel. Dr. Ramalan said the private broadcast stations are facing huge challenges in sourcing the current high cost of diesel to power their transmitters and studio equipments as well as the US dollars for the importation of equipments and payment of Satellite Transmission fees to Service Providers. Recall…

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High Diesel Cost: “More Private Radio, TV Stations going off air” – Ramalan sends SOS to PMB

Aminu Imam

The Vice-Chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, says more private radio and TV stations are going off the airwaves due to the high cost of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), otherwise known as diesel. Dr. Ramalan said the private broadcast stations are facing huge challenges in sourcing the current high cost of diesel to power their transmitters and studio equipments as well as the US dollars for the importation of equipments and payment of Satellite Transmission fees to Service Providers. Recall that on…

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“We fully support NBC’s advisory cautioning TV, radio stations against glamourising insecurity”, Says Vice-Chairman, Ind. Broadcasting Assoc., Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan

Aminu Imam

…Urges Commission to address marginalisation ofNorthern broadcast industry By Aminu Imam The Vice-Chairman, Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN), Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has expressed the full support of the association over its recent advisory and cautioning of television, radio stations against glamourising insecurity situation in the country. Dr. Ramalan, who is alao the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association, (NBMOA), stated this during apresentation of a position paper on critical issues facing the broadcast industry at the Zonal meeting of the North-West broadcast stakeholders and the…

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Vice-President of IBAN, Ramalan receives AstraZeneca vaccine

Aminu Imam

The Vice-President, Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN) and also the Executive Chairman of Liberty TV and Radio, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan took the lead of Frontline Broadcasters yesterday, when he received the first jab of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccination card was presented to him by Dr. O. Bary.  Speaking shortly after he received the first jab of the vaccine, the Vice-Chairman of IBAN called on broadcasters, as Nigerians working in the frontline, to make themselves available for the vaccination. “The Covid-19 pandemic is real; we are still…

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Insecurity: IBAN appeals to FG, Nigerians for peace, unity

Aminu Imam

…Pledges N1billion to PTF on Covid-19 for campaigns The association of owners of private and independent television and radio stations in Nigeria, Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), has appealed to the Federal Government and their relevant agencies as well as Nigerians to synergize for greater success in the battle against the rising insecurity facing the nation. The IBAN, made the passionate appeal for peace and safety in a press statement it issued yesterday on the current security situation facing the country, signed by its Chairman, Guy Murray Bruce and…

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