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Nigeria tightens broadcast rules to curb divisive content ahead of 2027 elections

LAGOS, April 20 - Nigeria’s broadcast regulator has barred radio and television presenters from airing personal opinions, intimidating guests or broadcasting divisive political content, warning of sanctions ahead of…

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The Straits TimesApr 20, 2026, 9:10 AM

Nigeria tightens broadcast rules to curb divisive content ahead of 2027 elections

LAGOS, April 20 - Nigeria’s broadcast regulator has barred radio and television presenters from airing personal opinions, intimidating guests or broadcasting divisive political content, warning of sanctions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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