Nigeria - Renewal of Radio and Television License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Renewal of Radio and Television License in person, the applicant has to visit the office of National Broadcasting Commission of Nigeria.
2. Address and contact details of the Nigerian NBC can be found in the following link: Link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for renewal of Radio and Television License from the respective department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the application form with all required details and information in the respective spaces provided.
6. After completing, submit the application form to the relevant authority at the office.
7. Also, pay the required fees for the renewal of license as directed by the officials.
8. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and validation processes.
9. Once all the processes got completed, the authorities will make necessary steps for the renewed license issuance process.
   

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Required Documents

• Copy of Registration/Incorporation Certificate
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Previously issued license document
• Proof of compliance with the relevant regulations
• Proof/receipt of payment
• Any supporting document (as instructed)
  

Office Locations & Contacts

National Broadcasting Commission - Head Office
Federal Ministry of Information and Culture
Plot 20,Ibrahim Taiwo Street,(By Aso Villa),
Asokoro - Nigeria.,
Phone: +234 9 7805730,
(FCT) Abuja - Nigeria,
P.M.B. 5747,
Garki, Abuja,
Nigeria
Email: [email protected]
Website: Federal Ministry of Information and Culture Contacts

Eligibility

Any Radio and Television license holder, whose license validity period has come to an end, should apply.

Fees

• Category A: FCT, LAGOS and PORT HARCOURT = N5Million for Five years
  
• CATEGORY B: Any location in all other states: N4million for 5 years
  
• Direct Broadcast Satellite: (Single Channel): New and Renewal: N10million for 5 years.
  
• Direct-to-Home (DTH) (Multichannel) New: N25million for 5 years Renewal: N50million for 5 years
  
• Dealer (Wholesaler): N120,000.00 per annum
  
• Importer (Wholesaler): N120,000.00 per annum
  
• Retailer: N30,000.00 per annum
  

Validity

The renewal is valid for a period of five years.

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Processing Time

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Required Information

• Applicant’s name
• Email address
• Business name and location
• Incorporation date
• Identity document number
• Company Registration number
• Address details
• Contact details
• Banking particulars
• Payment receipt number
  

Need for the Document

Every Radio and Television License obtained from the National Broadcasting Commission needs renewal once its validity date has been arrived.

Information which might help

In considering an application for a broadcast licence under the NBC Act, the Commission must certify that the applicant:

• Is a body corporate registered under the Companies and Allied matters Act or a station owned, established or operated by the Federal, State or Local Government.
• Can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that he is not applying on behalf of any foreign interest.
• Can comply with the objectives of the National Mass Communication Policy as is applicable to the electronic media, which is radio and television.
• Can give an understanding that the licensed station shall be used to promote National interest, unity and cohesion and that it shall not be used to offend the religious sensibilities or promote ethnicity, sectionalism, hatred and disaffection among the people.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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